Port of Friday Harbor (USFRD): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Friday Harbor (UN/LOCODE USFRD) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. It sits at 48.5333° N, 123.0167° W. The port reports an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USFRD
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
48.5333° N, 123.0167° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Anchorage Depth
11 m
Cargo Pier Depth
4.9 m
Tidal Range
1.5 m
Oil Terminal Depth
4.9 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Excellent
World Water Body
Alaska-Canada coastal waters; North Pacific Ocean
Region
United States W Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorage

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Distance
5 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Friday Harbor

Where is Port of Friday Harbor located?

Port of Friday Harbor is a seaport located in United States, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. Its coordinates are 48.5333° N, 123.0167° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Friday Harbor?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Friday Harbor is USFRD — country code US, location code FRD.

How deep is Port of Friday Harbor?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Friday Harbor has an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.

Does Port of Friday Harbor require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Friday Harbor.

What type of harbor is Port of Friday Harbor?

Port of Friday Harbor is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Friday Harbor have?

Port of Friday Harbor is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Friday Harbor are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #17920), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →