Port of Au Sable: Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Au Sable is a very small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Huron. It sits at 44.4000° N, 83.3167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 2 m, an anchorage depth near 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Lake Huron; Great Lakes
- Region
- US Lake Huron
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Au Sable
Where is Port of Au Sable located?
Port of Au Sable is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Huron. Its coordinates are 44.4000° N, 83.3167° W.
How deep is Port of Au Sable?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Au Sable has a channel depth of about 2 m, an anchorage depth of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Au Sable require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Au Sable.
What type of harbor is Port of Au Sable?
Port of Au Sable is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Au Sable have?
Port of Au Sable is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Au Sable are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #4450), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →