Port of GULF SHORES

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About Port of GULF SHORES

Gulf Shores is a harbor located in Alabama, USA. It serves as a recreational and small-scale commercial port. The harbor primarily accommodates recreational vessels and fishing boats.

Background
Gulf Shores is a resort city in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 15,014.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
6m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
7274307 →
Wikidata
Q79669 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.gulfshoresal.gov →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USGUF
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Marina

Region

Area
Gulf of Mexico
Latitude
30.2322°
Longitude
-87.9938°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of GULF SHORES?

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The approach to GULF SHORES is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Mobile Point (Range A Rear) Lighthouse at 1.6 NM to the W. Other aids include Mobile Lower Reach Outer Range (Range C) Rear (2.8 NM WSW), Mobile Lower Reach Outer Range Rear (2.8 NM WSW), Sand Island (4 NM SW), Mobile Bay (12.4 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of GULF SHORES on?

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The Port of GULF SHORES is situated on the Gulf of Mexico in US. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

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

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You can track vessels near GULF SHORES (USGUF) 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 GULF SHORES?

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The Port of GULF SHORES is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USGUF — 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 USGUF 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 GULF SHORES?

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The Port of GULF SHORES 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.