Port of Cadiz (ESCAD): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Cadiz (UN/LOCODE ESCAD) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Spain, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 36.5333° N, 6.3000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 14 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Spain SW Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Cadiz
Where is Port of Cadiz located?
Port of Cadiz is a seaport located in Spain, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 36.5333° N, 6.3000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Cadiz?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Cadiz is ESCAD — country code ES, location code CAD.
How deep is Port of Cadiz?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Cadiz has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 14 m.
Does Port of Cadiz require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Cadiz.
What type of harbor is Port of Cadiz?
Port of Cadiz is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Cadiz have?
Port of Cadiz is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Cadiz are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #38290), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →