Location and accesses
Location map and interest information for crew
You can download here the Avilés Port Location Map, with main interest points, safety rules and emergency numbers.
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General Data
Situation
Longitude: 5º 56' W
Latitude: 43º 35' N
Winds
Prevailing NW
Dominant NW
Prevailing NW
Dominant NW
Tides
Maximum tide run 4.60 m
Lowest Low Water Equinoctial Spring Tide with respect to the port zero 0.00 m
Highest High Water Equinoctial Spring Tide with respect to port zero 4.60 m
Maximum tide run 4.60 m
Lowest Low Water Equinoctial Spring Tide with respect to the port zero 0.00 m
Highest High Water Equinoctial Spring Tide with respect to port zero 4.60 m
Entry fairway
Direction NW
Width 103
B.M.V.E. draught 11.5 m
Seabed characteristics Sand, flint clay and rock
Length: 920
Direction NW
Width 103
B.M.V.E. draught 11.5 m
Seabed characteristics Sand, flint clay and rock
Length: 920
Estuary Mouth
Direction NW
Width 160 m
B.M.V.E. draught 11.5 m
Maximum current on record 2.25 knots
Direction NW
Width 160 m
B.M.V.E. draught 11.5 m
Maximum current on record 2.25 knots