Port of Swansea (GBSWA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Swansea (UN/LOCODE GBSWA) is a small river (tide gates) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the Bristol Channel. It sits at 51.6167° N, 3.9500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves 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
- River (Tide Gates)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Bristol Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Wales
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Swansea
Where is Port of Swansea located?
Port of Swansea is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the Bristol Channel. Its coordinates are 51.6167° N, 3.9500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Swansea?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Swansea is GBSWA — country code GB, location code SWA.
How deep is Port of Swansea?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Swansea has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Swansea require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Swansea.
What type of harbor is Port of Swansea?
Port of Swansea is classified as a river (tide gates) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Swansea have?
Port of Swansea is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Swansea are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #34950), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →