Port of Ensenada (MXESE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Ensenada (UN/LOCODE MXESE) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Mexico, on the North Pacific Ocean. It sits at 31.8667° N, 116.6333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 4.9 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
Mexico
UN/LOCODE
MXESE
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
31.8667° N, 116.6333° 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
11 m
Anchorage Depth
4.9 m
Cargo Pier Depth
7.9 m
Tidal Range
2 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Harbor Size
Medium
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
North Pacific Ocean
Region
Mexico West Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockModerate / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown
WharvesAnchorage

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Port of Ensenada (MXESE)
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Distance
38 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Ensenada

Where is Port of Ensenada located?

Port of Ensenada is a seaport located in Mexico, on the North Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 31.8667° N, 116.6333° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Ensenada?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Ensenada is MXESE — country code MX, location code ESE.

How deep is Port of Ensenada?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Ensenada has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.

Does Port of Ensenada require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Ensenada.

What type of harbor is Port of Ensenada?

Port of Ensenada is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Ensenada have?

Port of Ensenada is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Ensenada are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #15990), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →