Port of Long Beach (USLGB): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Long Beach (UN/LOCODE USLGB) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United States, on the North Pacific Ocean. It sits at 33.7667° N, 118.1833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 18.6 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 17.1 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USLGB
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
33.7667° N, 118.1833° 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
18.6 m
Anchorage Depth
14 m
Cargo Pier Depth
17.1 m
Tidal Range
1.2 m
Oil Terminal Depth
15.5 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Harbor Size
Medium
Shelter Afforded
Excellent
World Water Body
North Pacific Ocean
Region
United States W Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockMajor / Large
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorage

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Port of Long Beach (USLGB)
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Distance
3 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Long Beach

Where is Port of Long Beach located?

Port of Long Beach is a seaport located in United States, on the North Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 33.7667° N, 118.1833° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Long Beach?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Long Beach is USLGB — country code US, location code LGB.

How deep is Port of Long Beach?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Long Beach has a channel depth of about 18.6 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 17.1 m.

Does Port of Long Beach require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Long Beach.

What type of harbor is Port of Long Beach?

Port of Long Beach is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Long Beach have?

Port of Long Beach is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Long Beach are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #16070), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →