Staffin Bay (57°39'N., 6°13'W.), partially protected from E winds by Staffin Island, is encumbered by foul ground between the island and shore. A considerable N swell sets into the open bay. Anchorage can be taken, in depths of 9 to 13m, mud, about 0.2 mile offshore and the same distance W of the island. It was reported that a ship anchored with the N point of Staffin Island bearing 126°, distant 0.5 mile, in a depth of 16m, sand and small stones. This anchorage is sheltered from winds between S and NW. However, gusts of strong W winds may be encountered.

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