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Port of OAK HARBOR

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Port Location

About Port of OAK HARBOR

Oak Harbor Marina is a 420-slip facility located in Oak Harbor, Washington, serving recreational boaters. It offers both open and covered slips, guest moorage, and dry storage for vessels up to 50 feet. The marina features a floating breakwater for enhanced shelter.

Background
Oak Harbor Marina is located in Oak Harbor, Washington, between metropolitan Seattle and the San Juan Islands. The marina was built in 1974 and expanded its guest moorage in 1988 with the installation of the floating breakwater. Income from the marina goes into a city enterprise fund dedicated to the facility's operation and maintenance. It is a 420-boat facility with 217 open and 135 covered permanent slips, 52 guest moorage slips, ample side-tie moorage and 96 dry storage. The boat mix is 40% sailboats and 60% powerboats, ranging in size from 24 feet (7.3 m) up to 50 feet. Eleven vessels are liveaboards. No more live aboard vessels will be granted at the marina.

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Vessel Limits

Tidal Range
2ft
Elevation
4m

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
17840 →
GeoNames ID
7274477 →
Wikidata
Q7073536 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
USODW
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
MAR (Marina)

Classification

Type
Marina
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Area
US West Coast
Latitude
48.2864°
Longitude
-122.6355°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of OAK HARBOR?+
The approach to OAK HARBOR is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Minor Island Lighthouse at 7.7 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Admiralty Head Light (7.8 NM SSW), Smith Island (8.6 NM WNW), Eastern Jefferson County (Admiralty Inlet, Port Townsend Area) Lighthouses (9.8 NM SSW), Point Wilson (9.8 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of OAK HARBOR?+
The Port of OAK HARBOR 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 OAK HARBOR?+
You can track vessels near OAK HARBOR (USODW) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for USODW on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of OAK HARBOR?+
The Port of OAK HARBOR 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.