Heading down at the end of the month, and was wondering if anyone had any experience anchoring overnight in the winter on the channel side of Salt. I've overnighted many times there in June/July but never in the winter. Usually try to make the first night at Manchioneel, but the balls fill up quickly that time of year and would really prefer to not go all the way to Marina or Trellis. I've had good holding in high winds tucked up against the mountain on the east side towards Cooper...good sandy bottom in 12-20 feet with 4-1 or so of chain. Not sure how a swell would affect that anchorage. Any advice appreciated.

Doc