The authorities seem to be discouraging anchoring inside Sorong harbour and there's a massive reclamation project going on in the outer bay. This means that anchoring anywhere here is difficult. As well as Helena Marina and Tampa Garam Boat Harbour Point, there are two other anchorage options at Doom Island and Soof Island.
Probably the most "secure" anchoring spot is in a small shoal area (10-15 meters) 100 meters SW of the fishing vessel pier at the “marina” (Marina Star restaurant). There is a great deal of irritating vessel traffic here, however often police patrol boats tie at the T-head - a deterrent to boardings.
See the Related Reports section for more information on anchoring in Sorong Harbour.
Position: - S 00 52.9200 E 131 14.2080 (recommended anchoring location)
A very friendly local called “John” lives on the waterfront here and yachts can anchor in front of his house in approx. 20m in the sand.
John’s family will take care of your dinghy for you while you explore ashore. He can also help with obtaining diesel and transport.
Tel: +62 821 8388 8844
Position: S 00 53.452 E 131 12.382
New public mooring part of the Soof Island Reef Protection Project, 3.2 kms (two miles) from Sorong City. No fishing and no anchoring zone marked by white buoys. Very tranquil place.
The Soof project included installing a mooring which, day boats and overnight yachts (<15m) may use instead of anchoring, first come first served. Cost: Rp100.000/night or +50,000 if you are leaving the boat unattended and want someone to guard it overnight (Sep. 2017). Mooring located just off the beach on the NE end of Soof Island, installed April 2017. Depth 12m, easy diving to inspect ground tackle.
Managed by a local family (Adiryan, Maria and children). There is a reasonable toilet/washroom with good quality well water. No rubbish, no provision (2 mile trip into town). Dinghies must be pulled up the beach.
Good protection from most directions except SE, however, there is very little fetch. Everyone is encouraged to snorkel or dive on the adjacent reefs.
For more information download the Soof Island Reef Protection Project Summary.
Last updated: December 3034
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