Margaree Harbour (46°26'N., 61°07'W.) lies at the entrance to the Margaree River, about 10 miles NE of Marsh Point. It is a shallow basin which, with the exception of a narrow channel, almost completely dries. The entrance is protected by breakwaters on either side; the least depth on the range line leading through the channel is 1.8m. Lights are shown, from May to December, from the heads of the E and W breakwater.

Silting occurs in the channel and basin and local knowledge is recommended. Buoys mark the entrance and inner channels.

Tides—Currents.—The Margaree River is influenced by spring tides which rise about 1.4m. At such times, and especially on the ebb, the currents reach 4 knots in the entrance.

Depths—Limitations.—The government wharf on the S side of the entrance is about 26m long with a depth of 1.8m at its head. The fishermans wharf in the NE part of the harbor has about 1.2m alongside. Depths in the approach vary from 0.6 to 3.7m.

Aspect.—Range lights are shown from the S side of the entrance and lead in through the channel. These lights are in operation from May 1 to December 15. A spar buoy marks either side of the range line, about 0.1 mile from the entrance breakwater.

Caution.—The channel is known to shift and the range line may not indicate the deepest water. The latest local knowledge is imperative for safe navigation.

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