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.
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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Costa Rica West Coast
Services & Restrictions
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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 →