2026-41: Surveyed Depths – Harwich Harbour
12 May 2026
Mariners are advised of the latest hydrographic surveys showing depths in Harwich Harbour which are published as follows: Charts & Surveys – Harwich Haven Authority
The controlling depth for deep draught vessels navigating within the harbour area should currently be taken as 15.5m below chart datum, plus height of tide.
Significant depths below chart datum (not including inside berth boxes) are:
- 15.5m – spot soundings between the North West Beach Buoy and Grisle Buoy
- 15.4m – spot soundings between the Grisle Buoy and Shotley Spit Buoy
- 15.4m – spot soundings between the Shotley Spit Buoy and Babergh Buoy
Contact Harwich VTS or Haven Pilots for further information regarding tidal windows.
This notice replaces local Notice to Mariners No. 38 of 2026, which is now withdrawn.