Port of Pismo Beach (USPB5): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Pismo Beach (UN/LOCODE USPB5) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in United States, on the North Pacific Ocean. It sits at 35.1333° N, 120.6500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- United States W Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Pismo Beach
Where is Port of Pismo Beach located?
Port of Pismo Beach is a seaport located in United States, on the North Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 35.1333° N, 120.6500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Pismo Beach?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Pismo Beach is USPB5 — country code US, location code PB5.
How deep is Port of Pismo Beach?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Pismo Beach has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
Does Port of Pismo Beach require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Pismo Beach.
What type of harbor is Port of Pismo Beach?
Port of Pismo Beach is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Pismo Beach have?
Port of Pismo Beach is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Pismo Beach are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #16190), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →