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Port of Lake Waccamaw

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Port Location

About Port of Lake Waccamaw

Lake Waccamaw is a natural freshwater lake in Columbus County, North Carolina. It serves as the headwaters for the Waccamaw River, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean. The lake is fed by several creeks.

Background
Lake Waccamaw is a fresh water lake located in Columbus County in North Carolina. It is the largest of the natural Carolina Bay lakes. Although bay trees are present within many Carolina Bays, the term "bay" does not refer to the trees but comes instead from an early science publication by Glenn (1895), who used the word "bay" to refer to these features near the town of Darlington, South Carolina. Lake Waccamaw is fed by four creeks: First, Second, Third, and Big creeks. The outlet forms the Waccamaw River which flows south-southwest to empty into the Atlantic Ocean near Georgetown, South Carolina

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
13m

Region

Subdivision
US-NC
Latitude
34.3167°
Longitude
-78.5000°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USWCW
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
4462099 →
Wikidata
Q6478346 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Lake Waccamaw?+
The approach to Lake Waccamaw is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Governors Lighthouse at 28.3 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Sunny Point Terminal Entrance Range Rear (33 NM SE), Sunny Point Terminal Entrance Range Front (33.2 NM SE), Cape Fear River Entrance Range Rear (34.4 NM SE), Oak Island Lighthouse (34.4 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Lake Waccamaw?+
The Port of Lake Waccamaw is located within the US East Coast shipping lane — a major shipping corridor serving ports along the Atlantic seaboard 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 Lake Waccamaw?+
You can track vessels near Lake Waccamaw (USWCW) 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 USWCW on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Lake Waccamaw?+
The Port of Lake Waccamaw 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.