Seaport · United States
Port of Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz (United States) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 16270). It lies on the North Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- United States
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- USSRU
- World Port Index no.
- 16270
- Coordinates
- 36.97°N, 122.02°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- 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 | 1.8 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 7.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 1.2 m |
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- Turning area
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
Services
- Electricity
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
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) | 6,840 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 6,840 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,370 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz
Where is Port of Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz (United States) lies on the North Pacific Ocean, at about 36.97°N, 122.02°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Santa Cruz?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE USSRU for Santa Cruz. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Santa Cruz from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 6,840 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,370 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Oakland, Los Angeles, Long Beach.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Santa Cruz?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Santa Cruz 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.