Port of Monterey (USMY3): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Monterey (UN/LOCODE USMY3) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Pacific Ocean. It sits at 36.6167° N, 121.8833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- United States W Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Monterey
Where is Port of Monterey located?
Port of Monterey is a seaport located in United States, on the North Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 36.6167° N, 121.8833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Monterey?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Monterey is USMY3 — country code US, location code MY3.
How deep is Port of Monterey?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Monterey has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Monterey require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Monterey.
What type of harbor is Port of Monterey?
Port of Monterey is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Monterey have?
Port of Monterey is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Monterey are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #16240), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →