Seaport · United States
Port of Pismo Beach
Pismo Beach (United States) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 16190). It lies on the North Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- United States
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- USPB5
- World Port Index no.
- 16190
- Coordinates
- 35.13°N, 120.65°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- United States W Coast
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 11.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 9.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 3.4 m |
| Tidal range | 1.2 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 6,960 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 6,960 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,500 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Pismo Beach, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: U.S. Coast Pilot 7 - Pacific Coast: California.
Frequently asked questions about Pismo Beach
Where is Port of Pismo Beach?
Pismo Beach (United States) lies on the North Pacific Ocean, at about 35.13°N, 120.65°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Pismo Beach?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE USPB5 for Pismo Beach. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Pismo Beach from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 6,960 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,500 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Pismo Beach?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Pismo Beach through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.