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.
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 Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Mexico West Coast
Services & Restrictions
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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 →