Port of Golfito (CRGLF): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Golfito (UN/LOCODE CRGLF) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Costa Rica, on the North Pacific Ocean. It sits at 8.6333° N, 83.1667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
Costa Rica
UN/LOCODE
CRGLF
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
8.6333° N, 83.1667° 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
7.9 m
Anchorage Depth
12.5 m
Cargo Pier Depth
7.9 m
Tidal Range
3 m
Oil Terminal Depth
7.9 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
North Pacific Ocean
Region
Costa Rica West Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryNo
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockModerate / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Port of Golfito (CRGLF)
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Distance
29 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Golfito

Where is Port of Golfito located?

Port of Golfito is a seaport located in Costa Rica, on the North Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 8.6333° N, 83.1667° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Golfito?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Golfito is CRGLF — country code CR, location code GLF.

How deep is Port of Golfito?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Golfito has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.

Does Port of Golfito require a pilot?

Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Golfito, though pilots are available.

What type of harbor is Port of Golfito?

Port of Golfito is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Golfito have?

Port of Golfito is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Golfito are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #15480), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →