Port of Point Wells (USOW4): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Point Wells (UN/LOCODE USOW4) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. It sits at 47.7833° N, 122.4000° W. The port reports cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USOW4
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
47.7833° N, 122.4000° 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
11 m
Tidal Range
2.4 m
Oil Terminal Depth
12.5 m

Harbor Profile

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

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockUnknown / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Distance
1 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Point Wells

Where is Port of Point Wells located?

Port of Point Wells is a seaport located in United States, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. Its coordinates are 47.7833° N, 122.4000° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Point Wells?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Point Wells is USOW4 — country code US, location code OW4.

How deep is Port of Point Wells?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Point Wells has cargo pier depths of about 11 m.

Does Port of Point Wells require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Point Wells.

What type of harbor is Port of Point Wells?

Port of Point Wells is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Point Wells have?

Port of Point Wells is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Point Wells are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #17750), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →