Port of Southwold

GBSWD🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Southwold

Southwold is a small harbor located at the mouth of the River Blyth on the North Sea coast of Suffolk, England. It primarily serves local fishing vessels and small craft.

Background
Southwold is a seaside town and civil parish on the North Sea, in the East Suffolk district, in the county of Suffolk, England. It lies at the mouth of the River Blyth in the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, 11 miles (18 km) south of Lowestoft, 29 miles (47 km) north-east of Ipswich and 97 miles (156 km) north-east of London, within the parliamentary constituency of Suffolk Coastal. At the 2021 Census, the population was 950.

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2637276 →
Wikidata
Q1854554 →
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBSWD
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
GB-SFK
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
52.3185°
Longitude
1.6781°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Southwold?

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The approach to Southwold is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Lowestoft Lighthouses Lighthouse at 10.5 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Southwold Lighthouse (14.6 NM SSW), Trinity House Lightship 87 Haven Ports (24.6 NM SW), Tendring District (Harwich Area) Lighthouses (26.6 NM SSW), North Norfolk District Lighthouses (30.6 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Southwold?

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The Port of Southwold is located within the English Channel / North Sea corridor — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors connecting the Atlantic to Northern European ports. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Southwold?

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

Where is the Port of Southwold?

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

What does the UN/LOCODE GBSWD mean?

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The first two characters, GB, are the ISO country code for GB. 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.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Southwold?

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The Port of Southwold operates in the UTC+0 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.