Port of Padstow (GBPAD): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Padstow (UN/LOCODE GBPAD) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the Celtic Sea. It sits at 50.5500° N, 4.9333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent.
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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Celtic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- England SW Coast
Services & Restrictions
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nautical miles (direct)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Padstow
Where is Port of Padstow located?
Port of Padstow is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the Celtic Sea. Its coordinates are 50.5500° N, 4.9333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Padstow?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Padstow is GBPAD — country code GB, location code PAD.
How deep is Port of Padstow?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Padstow has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
Does Port of Padstow require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Padstow.
What type of harbor is Port of Padstow?
Port of Padstow is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Padstow are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #35170), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →