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Port Intelligence Brief

Guaymas, Mexico

Mexico flag
61 Verified Intelligence Items
58Verified
Intelligence
24Official
Sources
90%Overall
Confidence
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CoordinatesN 27 55' .0012"
W 110 55' .0012"
Harbor ProfileGulf of California; North Pacific Ocean
Size: Small
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EntranceTidal Range: 9.84 ft
Depth: 25.91 ft
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Port StatusPort of Entry: Yes
Shelter: Good
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Last UpdateJun 28, 2026
09:30 ET
🧭 Approach & Entrance 7 items
🛟 Shelter & Refuge 6 items
Local Cautions 8 items
🛒 Crew Rest & Resupply 7 items
Harbor / Authority 7 items 🔒
🛥 Marinas 5 items 🔒
Fuel & Utilities 6 items 🔒
🛂 Clearance & Formalities 8 items 🔒
🚑 Medical & Emergency 7 items 🔒
Current Briefing

Approach & Entrance

Guaymas approach intelligence includes pilotage, entrance channel depths, harbor communications, traffic density, anchoring restrictions, and operational cautions for arrival planning.

Verified Intelligence
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Charting Authority

Official Source · Verified Jul 02, 2026

Servicio de Hidrografía Naval / Dirección General de Oceanografía (SEMAR) is Mexico's hydrographic/charting authority and publishes notices.
95% Confidence
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Access Channel Dimensions

Operator Source · Verified Jul 02, 2026

Access channel: two sections; both min template 150m and min depth 13m; external section 2,200m (bearing 356°), inner section 2,000m (bearing 316°).
95% Confidence
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Entrance Character

Official Source · Verified Jul 02, 2026

Bahía de Guaymas is entered between Isla San Vicente and Isla de Pajaros; harbor has outer, middle and inner basins; Isla de Pajaros shelters outer anchorage.
90% Confidence
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Off-Lying Dangers Shoals

Official Source · Verified Jul 02, 2026

Above-water rocks/islets lie up to 0.3M offshore between Ensenada de Bocochibampo and Cabo Arco; 'less water than charted' reported near Cabo Haro (reported 1985).
90% Confidence
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Turning Basin And Ciaboga

Operator Source · Verified Jul 02, 2026

General turning basin diameter 500m, depth 13m; cruise ship turning basin diameter 450m, depth 10.5m (cruise basin).
90% Confidence
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Berth Draft Limits Restrictions

Official Source · Verified Jul 02, 2026

API SW berth depth 12.0m; Pub.153 lists maximum allowed draft at API SW berth as 10.9m (World Port Index data table).
90% Confidence
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Currents

Official Source · Verified Jul 02, 2026

Currents between Guaymas and Cabo Corrientes are strong and irregular in the rainy season (May–Nov); currents likely wind-driven and variable.
85% Confidence