Port of Santa Cruz (USSRU): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Santa Cruz (UN/LOCODE USSRU) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Pacific Ocean. It sits at 36.9667° N, 122.0167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair.
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
- 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 Santa Cruz
Where is Port of Santa Cruz located?
Port of Santa Cruz is a seaport located in United States, on the North Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 36.9667° N, 122.0167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Santa Cruz?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Santa Cruz is USSRU — country code US, location code SRU.
How deep is Port of Santa Cruz?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Santa Cruz has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Santa Cruz require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Santa Cruz.
What type of harbor is Port of Santa Cruz?
Port of Santa Cruz is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Santa Cruz are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #16270), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →