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Port Intelligence Brief

Isla San Marcos, Mexico

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51 Verified Intelligence Items
39Verified
Intelligence
20Official
Sources
87%Overall
Confidence
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CoordinatesN 27 10' 59.9988"
W 112 5' 60.0000"
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Harbor ProfileGulf of California; North Pacific Ocean
Size: Very Small
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EntranceTidal Range: .00 ft
Depth: .00 ft
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Port StatusPort of Entry: Yes
Shelter: Poor
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Last UpdateJun 28, 2026
09:30 ET
🧭 Approach & Entrance 7 items
πŸ›Ÿ Shelter & Refuge 6 items
⚠ Local Cautions 7 items
πŸ›’ Crew Rest & Resupply 5 items
☎ Harbor / Authority 5 items πŸ”’
πŸ“‘ Contacts & VHF 5 items πŸ”’
πŸ›₯ Marinas 6 items πŸ”’
β›½ Fuel & Utilities 4 items πŸ”’
πŸš‘ Medical & Emergency 6 items πŸ”’
Current Briefing

Approach & Entrance

Isla San Marcos 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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Charted Position Caution

Official Source Β· Verified Jul 02, 2026

Report (1995): Isla San Marcos reported 1.0 mile east of its charted position.
90% Confidence
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Canal De San Marcos - Channel Character

Official Source Β· Verified Jul 02, 2026

Canal de San Marcos about 1.0 mile wide with depths of 6.4 m; passage should not be attempted without local knowledge.
90% Confidence
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Pier / Berth Characteristics

Official Source Β· Verified Jul 02, 2026

T-headed pier on SW side: extends 365 m, berthing face 137 m, depth alongside 9.1 m (used to load gypsum).
90% Confidence
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Pilotage Requirement And Boarding

Official Source Β· Verified Jul 02, 2026

Pilotage is compulsory for arrival and departure; pilots contacted by VHF; usually board from a launch off the pier or off Puerto de Santa RosalΓ­a.
90% Confidence
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Anchorage And Nearby Shoal

Official Source Β· Verified Jul 02, 2026

Anchorage: 15–18 m, sand, ~0.5 mile W of the pier. Alternate anchorage E of Roco Lobos but a shoal 5.5 m lies 1.0 mile E of Roco Lobos.
90% Confidence
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Hazards Near North Extremity

Official Source Β· Verified Jul 02, 2026

Three white islets 3–12 m high and several detached rocks lie about 0.5 mile north of the island's N extremity.
90% Confidence
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Published Coordinates (Reference)

Official Source Β· Verified Jul 02, 2026

Pub.153 reference position: 27Β°11'N, 112Β°06'W (useful reference; see position caution).
90% Confidence