Port of Nisqually Head: Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Nisqually Head is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. It sits at 47.1167° N, 122.7500° W. The port reports cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
47.1167° N, 122.7500° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Cargo Pier Depth
6.4 m
Tidal Range
3 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Excellent
World Water Body
Alaska-Canada coastal waters; North Pacific Ocean
Region
United States W Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryUnknown
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Unknown
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesUnknown
Repairs / Dry DockUnknown / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Distance
7 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Nisqually Head

Where is Port of Nisqually Head located?

Port of Nisqually Head is a seaport located in United States, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. Its coordinates are 47.1167° N, 122.7500° W.

How deep is Port of Nisqually Head?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Nisqually Head has cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.

What type of harbor is Port of Nisqually Head?

Port of Nisqually Head is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Nisqually Head have?

Port of Nisqually Head is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Nisqually Head are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #17670), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →