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Pablo Creek - Island

Location: ICW Atlantic Beach
Mile Marker: Mile 744.2
Lat / Lon: N 30° 19.700' / W 081° 26.200'
Depth: 20+ Feet
Description:
If you choose to try to anchor here, enter only from the north, with an eye out for shoaling on the south side and anchor behind the island. Leftover mooring anchors may still be on the bottom so be wary of snags and set the hook well against the swift current. This is not a great anchorage but will do in a pinch if you need an evening layover.
NOTE: Per Florida Statute 327.4109

The owner or operator of a vessel or floating structure may not anchor or moor such that the nearest approach of the anchored or moored vessel or floating structure is:
1. Within 150 feet of any marina, boat ramp, boatyard, or other vessel launching or loading facility;
2. Within 300 feet of a superyacht repair facility. For purposes of this subparagraph, the term "superyacht repair facility" means a facility that services or repairs a yacht with a water line of 120 feet or more in length; or
3. Within 100 feet outward from the marked boundary of a public mooring field or a lesser distance if approved by the commission upon request of a local government within which the mooring field is located. The commission may adopt rules to implement this subparagraph.

3.29

(7)

3.29 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.33

Fair, Mud

Wind Protection:

2.83

Somewhat Exposed North and Wakes, Strong Current

Current Flow:

2.71

Wake Protection:

3.00

Somewhat Exposed North and Wakes, Strong Current

Scenic Beauty:

2.80

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

2.50

Pet Friendly:

2.33

Cell Service:

3.75

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Pablo Creek - Island

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on May 2, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Overall Rating:

1

Current Flow:

1

Tried to anchor here but couldn't find a spot that wasn't over 27 feet. Too deep for us. Wicked current. One boat anchored here but didn't see any sign of anyone to inquire about depth.

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Review for Pablo Creek - Island

Reviewed by: Jim Louy, M/V Soulmates, on Nov 7, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 60'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

3

Cell Service:

4

This is a bare bones anchorage, good enough for a stop and that's about it. There isn't much room for more than two or three boats. Depths vary from 10' to 30' pretty quick, so swing room and scope make things tricky. The mud bottom held great, even in the 30kt winds that were blowing. If you do stop, enter from the north only. This will do us in a pinch, and we will probably look for other options next time we are in the area.

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Review for Pablo Creek - Island

Reviewed by: Shelley Reagin on Feb 17, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 3.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

3

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Good holding and reasonable protection. Stayed the night and had no issues. Slow no wake sign is just on other side of island from anchorage so no boat wakes either. You could easily access shore and take dog ashore.

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Review for Pablo Creek - Island

Reviewed by: Alex Tarlecky on Nov 7, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

3

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

1

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

2

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

4

One of the only decent anchorages between JAX and Saint Augustine. Horrible current that will spin you round and round in an opposing wind. The anchorage is deep as well so you better make sure that you set your anchor right down the middle. You won't get a good night sleep here unless you put out a stern anchor alongside your bow. Upside is that the anchorage has decent cellular reception: 20/5 or so with T-Mobile.

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Review for Pablo Creek - Island

Reviewed by: Luke Carpenter, Belle of the West, on Jun 7, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 48'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

1

Wake Protection:

4

This is a deep anchorage just east of Shallow Island and just south of G-17. Be prepared for 3-4+ knot currents.

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Review for Pablo Creek - Island

Reviewed by: Tim Somers on May 5, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 57'
Draft: 4.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

Had excellent holding but exposed to wind and wake. However, after day is done of boat traffic it was calm and had a good night. Strong current outweights wind.

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Review for Pablo Creek - Island

Reviewed by: Alain on Dec 30, 2016
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 41'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

3

Cell Service:

3

WiFi:

1

Plenty of water after you pass the bar. The current is strong, given 4:1 scope. The current will keep you away from the shore, unless there is strong side wind at tide slack.

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