Seaport · United States
Port San Luis
Port San Luis (United States) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 16200). It lies on the North Pacific Ocean.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- United States
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- USPSL
- World Port Index no.
- 16200
- Coordinates
- 35.17°N, 120.75°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- United States W Coast
- Other names
- San Luis Obispo
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 6.4 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 1.2 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Floating cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
- Rail
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) | 6,950 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 6,950 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,490 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Port San Luis, 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 Port San Luis
Where is Port San Luis?
Port San Luis (United States) lies on the North Pacific Ocean, at about 35.17°N, 120.75°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Port San Luis?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE USPSL for Port San Luis. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Port San Luis from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 6,950 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,490 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 Port San Luis?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Port San Luis 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.