Port of Hayle (GBHAY): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Hayle (UN/LOCODE GBHAY) is a very small river (basins) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the Celtic Sea. It sits at 50.1833° N, 5.4167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 1.8 m. Shelter afforded is rated good.

Country
United Kingdom
UN/LOCODE
GBHAY
Harbor Type
River (Basins)
Coordinates
50.1833° N, 5.4167° 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
1.8 m
Anchorage Depth
12.5 m
Cargo Pier Depth
1.8 m
Tidal Range
15 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Basins)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
Celtic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
England SW Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesUnknown
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo

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Port of Hayle (GBHAY)
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Distance
6 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Hayle

Where is Port of Hayle located?

Port of Hayle is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the Celtic Sea. Its coordinates are 50.1833° N, 5.4167° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Hayle?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Hayle is GBHAY — country code GB, location code HAY.

How deep is Port of Hayle?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Hayle has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 1.8 m.

Does Port of Hayle require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Hayle.

What type of harbor is Port of Hayle?

Port of Hayle is classified as a river (basins) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Hayle are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #35200), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →