About Port of Greymouth
Region: West Coast – South Island Location: Mouth of the Grey River Nautical Chart: LINZ NZ 7142 – “Greymouth Harbour and Approaches” ⚓The Port of Greymouth is located on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island, at the entrance of the Grey River. The harbour entrance crosses a bar and is positioned between breakwaters, leading to: Cargo wharves along the river Fish unloading wharves Fishing vessel berthages in Erua Moana Lagoon ⚠ Bar conditions are variable and tidal-dependent. Entry planning is essential. 🌊 Entrance & Depths Maximum entrance draught (approximate): 4.8 m at neap tides 5.5 m at spring tides Operational range varies between 4.5 m and 6.0 m, depending on bar conditions. Vessels over 3.5 m draught must contact the Harbour Supervisor prior to entry. Current bar depths, river channel depths, lagoon soundings, berth depths and swell forecasts are available on request via email. 🛠 Slipway Facilities Maximum vessel weight: 80 tonnes DWT Maximum draught: 3.1 m Maximum keel length: 17 m 3-phase and single-phase power available Fresh water available 📡 Harbour Communications Advisory services for entry and departure are provided by the Harbour Supervisor: VHF Channel 14 Mobile: +64 27 435 3424 Advance contact is strongly recommended due to bar conditions.
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SW 10 knots decreasing to 8 knots.
15°C
W 2.4m at 12s period
UV Index: 0 - Low
Cloudy
- SW 5–10 knots.
- 15 to 18°C
- W 2.2m at 12s period
- UV Index: 2 - Low
- Cloudy
- W 10 knots.
- 16 to 18°C
- W 2.0m at 11s period
- UV Index: 2 - Low
- Partly cloudy