Port of Ellwood (USEL3): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Ellwood (UN/LOCODE USEL3) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in United States, on the North Pacific Ocean. It sits at 34.4333° N, 119.9167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- United States W Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Ellwood
Where is Port of Ellwood located?
Port of Ellwood is a seaport located in United States, on the North Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 34.4333° N, 119.9167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Ellwood?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Ellwood is USEL3 — country code US, location code EL3.
How deep is Port of Ellwood?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Ellwood has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Ellwood require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Ellwood.
What type of harbor is Port of Ellwood?
Port of Ellwood is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Ellwood have?
Port of Ellwood is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Ellwood are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #16160), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →