Port of Forestville

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About Port of Forestville

Also known as: Laguna de Santa Rosa Flood Control Channel, Santa Rosa Flood Control Channel

Forestville is a canal port located in Sonoma County, California. It serves as a small-scale commercial and recreational harbor.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
23m

Region

Subdivision
US-CA
Latitude
38.4667°
Longitude
-122.8833°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USFO9
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-8
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
5393310 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Forestville is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Sonoma County Lightbeacon Lighthouse at 12.8 NM to the SW. Other aids include Point Reyes (29.1 NM SSW), East Brother Island (36.9 NM SE), Carquinez Strait (39.6 NM SE), Point Stuart (41.8 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Forestville?

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The Port of Forestville 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 Forestville?

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You can track vessels near Forestville (USFO9) 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 Forestville?

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The Port of Forestville is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USFO9 — 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 USFO9 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 Forestville?

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The Port of Forestville operates in the UTC-8 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.