Port of Tofino

The approach to Tofino is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Lennard Island Lighthouse at 2.9 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Amphitrite Point (20 NM SE), Estevan Point (28.5 NM WNW), Estevan Point (28.6 NM WNW), Cape Beale (35 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Tofino is situated on the North Pacific Ocean in CA. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

You can track vessels near Tofino (CAYAZ) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

The Port of Tofino is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CAYAZ — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

The first two characters, CA, are the ISO country code for CA. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

The Port of Tofino operates in the UTC-7 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.