Port of San Francisco (USSFO): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of San Francisco (UN/LOCODE USSFO) is a large coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Pacific Ocean. It sits at 37.8167° N, 122.4167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 11 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 San Francisco
Where is Port of San Francisco located?
Port of San Francisco is a seaport located in United States, on the North Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 37.8167° N, 122.4167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of San Francisco?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of San Francisco is USSFO — country code US, location code SFO.
How deep is Port of San Francisco?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of San Francisco has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of San Francisco require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of San Francisco.
What type of harbor is Port of San Francisco?
Port of San Francisco is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of large size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of San Francisco have?
Port of San Francisco is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of San Francisco are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #16300), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →