Port of Oakland (USOAK): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Oakland (UN/LOCODE USOAK) is a large coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Pacific Ocean. It sits at 37.8167° N, 122.3333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- United States W Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Oakland
Where is Port of Oakland located?
Port of Oakland is a seaport located in United States, on the North Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 37.8167° N, 122.3333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Oakland?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Oakland is USOAK — country code US, location code OAK.
How deep is Port of Oakland?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Oakland has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Oakland require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Oakland.
What type of harbor is Port of Oakland?
Port of Oakland is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of large size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Oakland have?
Port of Oakland is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Oakland are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #16340), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →