Port of Bideford (GBBID): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Bideford (UN/LOCODE GBBID) is a small river (natural) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the Bristol Channel. It sits at 51.0333° N, 4.2000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United Kingdom
UN/LOCODE
GBBID
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
51.0333° N, 4.2000° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
1.8 m
Anchorage Depth
12.5 m
Cargo Pier Depth
4.9 m
Tidal Range
5 m
Oil Terminal Depth
3.4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
Bristol Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
England SW Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Small
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Distance
34 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Bideford

Where is Port of Bideford located?

Port of Bideford is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the Bristol Channel. Its coordinates are 51.0333° N, 4.2000° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Bideford?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Bideford is GBBID — country code GB, location code BID.

How deep is Port of Bideford?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Bideford has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.

Does Port of Bideford require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Bideford.

What type of harbor is Port of Bideford?

Port of Bideford is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Bideford have?

Port of Bideford is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Bideford are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #35150), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →