Meet us on the Intracoastal
Located nearly halfway between the Mobile Bay and Pensacola Bay at mile marker 158.8, boaters can travel along the Intracoastal Waterway to The Wharf. We are about 8 miles east of Bon Secour Bay and 8 miles west of the Perdido Bay. Perdido Pass on the Gulf of Mexico is approximately 12 miles away. If you’re arriving via car or plane, click here for directions.
Position:
- 30*17.9 North Latitude
- 087*37.9 West Longitude
The Wharf Marina is dredged to 9 feet at Mean Low Water. Docks are floating with 18 inches of freeboard. Be sure to radio The Wharf Marina Channel 16 a few miles prior to your arrival so we can be ready to greet you at the dock and show you to your slip. It’s best if overnight reservations for transient slips are made well in advance, as they fill up quickly on weekends and during special events. For more information on dockage and slips, click here for rates. For a slip layout and maps, click here.
Using NOAA Nautical Chart 11378
Mobile Bay
Entering Mobile Bay from either the Gulf of Mexico, the Gulf Coast Intracoastal Waterway (GCICW) or the Tennessee Tom Big Bee Waterway (Tenn-Tom), proceed to the intersection of the GCICW (MM 133.5) and the Mobile Ship Channel near buoys #25 & #26. Proceed Easterly, following the GCICW to the Foley Beach Express Bridge at GICW (MM 158.8). The Wharf is on the South Bank.
Keep in mind the Bridge Clearances as you’re planning your trip:
Coming from the West (Mobile Bay):
Hwy 59 Bridge, Gulf Shores AL - GCICW MM 155
Twin Fixed Bridges,
Horizontal Clearance: 125 feet
Vertical Clearance: 73 feet
At The Wharf, Orange Beach, AL:
Foley Beach Express Bridge - GCICW 158.8
Fixed Horizontal Clearance: 250 feet
Vertical Clearance: 73 feet
Pensacola Bay
Entering Pensacola Bay either from the Gulf of Mexico or the GCICW, proceed to the intersection of the Pensacola Ship Channel GCICW (MM 179.5) and the Pensacola Ship Channel as the GCICW crosses between buoys #13 & #15. Proceed West through the “Land Cut” and enter Big Lagoon. Continue Westward following the GCICW to the Foley Beach Express Bridge at GCICW (MM 158.8). The Wharf is on the South Bank.
Keep in mind the Bridge Clearances as you’re planning your trip:
Coming from the East (Pensacola Bay):
State Road 292 Bridge - GCICW MM 171.7
Fixed, Horizontal Clearance: 150 feet
Vertical Clearance: 73 feet
At The Wharf, Orange Beach, AL:
Foley Beach Express Bridge - GCICW 158.8
Fixed Horizontal Clearance: 250 feet
Vertical Clearance: 73 feet
Perdido Pass
Entering the Perdido Pass from the Gulf of Mexico (Local Knowledge is Recommended), come through the pass and navigate through the Perdido Pass Bridge. Enter St. Johns Bayou. Follow St. Johns Bayou for approximately 3 Nautical Miles (3.5 Statute miles), to its junction with the GCICW at MM 167. Once in the GCICW, following the GCICW to the Foley Beach Express Bridge at GCICW (MM 158.8). The Wharf is on the South Bank.
Keep in mind the Bridge Clearances as you’re planning your trip:
Coming from the South (Perdido Pass):
Hwy 182 Gulf Beach Blvd – Perdido Pass Bridge:
Fixed Horizontal Clearance: 100 feet
Vertical Clearance: 54 feet
At The Wharf, Orange Beach, AL:
Foley Beach Express Bridge - GCICW 158.8
Fixed, Horizontal Clearance: 250 feet
Vertical Clearance: 73 feet