Port of Beaufort (USBFT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Beaufort (UN/LOCODE USBFT) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 32.4333° N, 80.6667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 1.8 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- United States E Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Beaufort
Where is Port of Beaufort located?
Port of Beaufort is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 32.4333° N, 80.6667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Beaufort?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Beaufort is USBFT — country code US, location code BFT.
How deep is Port of Beaufort?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Beaufort has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 1.8 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Beaufort require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Beaufort.
What type of harbor is Port of Beaufort?
Port of Beaufort is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Beaufort have?
Port of Beaufort is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Beaufort are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8520), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →