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.
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 (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
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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 →