Port Information
Location | Latitude 49 10’N; Longitude 123 56’W |
Local time | GMT=-8 hours |
Climate | Some rain and occasional strong winds during Spring |
Min. depth at low tide | 10 metres (33 feet) on approach |
Airdrif restriction | NO |
Tidal difference | 4.87 meters (16 feet) 3 knots of current |
Restrictions for port entry | NO |
Prevailing weather | Winds: 35 NW, 10-15 knots June – September Current: Large falling tide produces 2-3 knot current Other: River current from Nanaimo River (aft of berth) |
Average temperature | April – June 16C (61F) July – October 20C (68F) |
Prevailing wind | Direction E17.7%; SE17.5%; NE5%; W21.6%; NW13.9%; force 2-3 Beaufort |
Swell | Maximum 1.5m (4.9 feet); no swells at the berth; swell action at anchor is in fact wind-generating rolling waves from NE winds which only account for 5% of total prevailing winds |
Location of pilot station | From the South the pilot may be picked up at either Seattle or Brotchie. From the North at either Pine Island or Triple Island. |
Availability of fork lifts | Yes (15,000 lb) |
Current Tariffs | Tariff for Marine Operations & Facilities – Effective June 1, 2019 |
Schedule | Cruise Schedule |