Port of Ellwood

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About Port of Ellwood

Ellwood is an open roadstead port on the coast of California. It serves as a terminal for offshore oil production, handling crude oil and related materials. The port accommodates tankers and barges, with pilotage and tug services available.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
11ft
Tidal Range
1ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
16160 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USEL3
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
US-CA
Area
US West Coast
Latitude
34.4314°
Longitude
-119.9241°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
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Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Ellwood is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Santa Barbara Lighthouse at 10.2 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Point Conception (27.1 NM W), Point Arguello (36.8 NM WNW), Anacapa Island (37.5 NM SE), Whipple Bay (38 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Ellwood?

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The Port of Ellwood is located within the US West Coast shipping lane — a major trans-Pacific trade route serving West Coast ports of the United States. 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 Ellwood?

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You can track vessels near Ellwood (USEL3) 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 Ellwood?

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The Port of Ellwood is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USEL3 — 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 USEL3 mean?

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The first two characters, US, are the ISO country code for US. 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 Ellwood?

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The Port of Ellwood operates in the UTC-5 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.