Port of Cardiff (GBCDF): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Cardiff (UN/LOCODE GBCDF) is a medium coastal (tide gates) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the Bristol Channel. It sits at 51.4500° N, 3.1667° W. The port reports an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 11 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
- Coastal (Tide Gates)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Bristol Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Wales
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Cardiff
Where is Port of Cardiff located?
Port of Cardiff is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the Bristol Channel. Its coordinates are 51.4500° N, 3.1667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Cardiff?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Cardiff is GBCDF — country code GB, location code CDF.
How deep is Port of Cardiff?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Cardiff has an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Cardiff require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Cardiff.
What type of harbor is Port of Cardiff?
Port of Cardiff is classified as a coastal (tide gates) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Cardiff have?
Port of Cardiff is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Cardiff are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #35010), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →