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Redfield Cove

  • Saltwater
  • Cove
Sq. miles
0.9
Boat Ramps
0
Access Points
0
Campsites
0

Redfield Cove is a coastal feature on the eastern side of Yakutat Bay, Alaska. It provides excellent protected anchorage for light and medium draft vessels in depths from 5 to 22 fathoms, indicating a sheltered, deep-water cove. The southern side of the cove is clear of obstructions or shoals, but a shoal extends about 0.3 miles southwest from the northern entrance point. The safest passage into the bay for vessels is from the north between Knight Island and Krutoi Island, a route marked by unlighted buoys. The cove is protected from wind and sea swell from the north, south, and east by the surrounding geography, which offers calm conditions for paddlers when the outer bay is rough. The area is remote, with the nearest significant infrastructure in Yakutat, approximately 3 miles southwest of the cove. The cove is situated within a region where ice rocks exist throughout the area, and local knowledge is advised for navigation. Tides in Redfield Cove are significant, with a typical range of several feet; predicted high tides can reach over 11 feet and low tides can drop below the chart datum. The nearest surf breaks, such as Graveyards and Cannon Beach, are approximately 9-10 miles away, indicating that the cove itself is not a surf zone but is located within a broader, exposed marine environment. Formal launch sites, amenities, and water quality information for paddlers are not readily available.


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