Port Update
Cape Canaveral, FL
April 02, 2026
Notices
PORT LIMITS/INFORMATION:
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Depths - (salt density) is 1.023
Entrance to channel - 46.0 ft
Harbor channel - 44.0 ft
Turning basin – 43’00 ft Middle turning basin 43.0 ft’ Maximum allowed draft – 40’ FT / Under keel clearance - channel – 3.0 FT / alongside berths - 0.5 ft / Vessels 38'01" – 40’00' will be tide restricted and require 2 adequate tugs
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BERTH LIMITS/INFORMATION: (CONFIRMED 03/02/26)
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All vessel Over 38' will be tide restricted.
Berth Max Allowable Draft Comments
North Cargo Pier#1 40’00”
North Cargo Pier#2 40’00”
North Cargo Pier#3 40’00”
South Cargo Pier#2 39’06”
South Cargo Pier#3 39’06”
South Cargo Pier 4 – Max. draft – 39’06 – Max loa 975’00 – Max beam -106’00
A vessel with a draft that does not exceed 38 00″may transit the channels and basins at any time and stage of the tide. Vessels that have a draft in excess of 38’00″are considered “tide jobs” and will be advised by the Harbormaster and Canaveral Pilots of the time of boarding with consideration given to the stage of the tide. These vessels are generally scheduled to begin an inbound transit two hours prior to high tide. A minimum under keel clearance of 2’6” is required during the transit of the channels and basins.
54'00" MAX Waterline to Manifold for all TPSI Vessels
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FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL FILING REQUIREMENTS
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96 Hours - advance notice of arrival required by USCG.
48 Hours - advance paperwork for foreign vessels and US flag arriving foreign to Customs and Border Patrol.
24 Hours (minimum) - Foreign cargo must submit a manifest to the Customs & Border Patrol AMS.
24 Hours - advance notice of arrival required by Port Authority via Harbor Master and Pilots.
Port Security - All persons doing ship’s business within Port Canaveral must have TWIC prior to be allowed onto any terminal. Escort required without a TWIC. Vehicles must have permanent company markings to be allowed onto any terminal.
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VESSELS IN PORT: K LUCKY
VESSELS DUE: CAPE TAFT, ATB RUTH REINAUER, OVERSEAS TAMPA, HAFNIA CRUX, ATB NANCY PETERKIN
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NEWS ARTICLES: NONE
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CURRENT ISSUES: 04/09-10/26 – PROPELLER CLUB - The Propeller Club – Port Canaveral is pleased to host the 2026 SERAC (Southeast Region Annual Conference). Chapter leaders from across the southeastern US will be in attendance. Conversations and programs during the gathering will focus on priorities, plans, and opportunities for the participating Propeller Club chapters. The event will wrap up with Propeller Club Port Canaveral’s annual ShrimpFeast event!
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FUTURE ISSUES: 04/10/26 - April 10 – SHRIMPFEAST, Gators Portside, Port Canaveral Tickets here: ShrimpFeast
04/11/26 - April 11 – Keep Brevard Beautiful Trash Bash
05/06/26 - May 6 – Annual Education Luncheon, 11:30 am, Fishlips Waterfront Bar & Grill
05/23/26 - May 23 – Maritime Day Commemoration, Rusty’s Seafood & Oyster Bar, 10 am
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Hurricane Alert: 5/OUT OF SEASON
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CURRENT SECURITY ALERT – MARSEC 1
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Tides / Currents
Tides for Canaveral Harbor (Trident Pier)
Day High Tide Height Sunrise Moon Time % Moon
/Low Time Feet Sunset Visible
F 15 Low 12:59 AM -0.1 6:32 AM Rise 5:14 AM 6
15 High 6:51 AM 3.3 8:06 PM Set 7:08 PM
15 Low 12:53 PM -0.7
15 High 7:28 PM 4.6
Sa 16 Low 1:52 AM -0.3 6:31 AM Rise 5:59 AM 1
16 High 7:43 AM 3.3 8:06 PM Set 8:21 PM
16 Low 1:42 PM -0.8
16 High 8:21 PM 4.8
Su 17 Low 2:44 AM -0.3 6:31 AM Rise 6:51 AM 0
17 High 8:37 AM 3.3 8:07 PM Set 9:35 PM
17 Low 2:33 PM -0.8
17 High 9:14 PM 4.9
M 18 Low 3:37 AM -0.3 6:30 AM Rise 7:52 AM 1
18 High 9:31 AM 3.3 8:08 PM Set 10:44 PM
18 Low 3:25 PM -0.8
18 High 10:08 PM 4.8
Tu 19 Low 4:33 AM -0.2 6:30 AM Rise 9:00 AM 5
19 High 10:27 AM 3.2 8:08 PM Set 11:44 PM
19 Low 4:22 PM -0.6
19 High 11:03 PM 4.6
W 20 Low 5:32 AM -0.1 6:29 AM Rise 10:11 AM 12
20 High 11:23 AM 3.2 8:09 PM
20 Low 5:23 PM -0.4
20 High 11:58 PM 4.3
Th 21 Low 6:32 AM -0.1 6:29 AM Set 12:34 AM 20
21 High 12:23 PM 3.1 8:09 PM Rise 11:21 AM
21 Low 6:27 PM -0.2
F 22 High 12:55 AM 4.0 6:28 AM Set 1:16 AM 31
22 Low 7:31 AM 0.0 8:10 PM Rise 12:26 PM
22 High 1:28 PM 3.1
22 Low 7:33 PM 0.0
Sa 23 High 1:55 AM 3.7 6:28 AM Set 1:52 AM 41
23 Low 8:27 AM 0.0 8:10 PM Rise 1:28 PM
23 High 2:37 PM 3.2
23 Low 8:39 PM 0.2
Su 24 High 2:57 AM 3.4 6:27 AM Set 2:24 AM 52
24 Low 9:19 AM 0.0 8:11 PM Rise 2:26 PM
24 High 3:45 PM 3.3
24 Low 9:44 PM 0.4
M 25 High 3:56 AM 3.2 6:27 AM Set 2:53 AM 63
25 Low 10:08 AM 0.0 8:12 PM Rise 3:22 PM
25 High 4:44 PM 3.5
25 Low 10:48 PM 0.4
Tu 26 High 4:49 AM 3.0 6:27 AM Set 3:21 AM 72
26 Low 10:54 AM 0.0 8:12 PM Rise 4:17 PM
26 High 5:35 PM 3.7
26 Low 11:47 PM 0.4
W 27 High 5:37 AM 2.9 6:26 AM Set 3:50 AM 81
27 Low 11:38 AM 0.0 8:13 PM Rise 5:12 PM
27 High 6:20 PM 3.8
Th 28 Low 12:39 AM 0.4 6:26 AM Set 4:20 AM 88
28 High 6:21 AM 2.8 8:13 PM Rise 6:08 PM
28 Low 12:18 PM 0.0
28 High 7:01 PM 3.9
Weather / Marine Zone Forecast
MARINE WEATHER: 18NM ENE Titusville FL
Marine Zone Forecast
...SMALL CRAFT SHOULD EXERCISE CAUTION NEAR INLETS...
Rest Of TodayEast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave detail: east 5 feet at 11 seconds. A moderate chop on the intracoastal waters. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
TonightSoutheast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 5 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Wave detail: east 6 feet at 10 seconds. A light chop on the intracoastal waters.
FridayEast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave detail: east 5 feet at 9 seconds. A moderate chop on the intracoastal waters. A slight chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Friday NightEast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave detail: east 5 feet at 9 seconds. A light chop on the intracoastal waters.
SaturdayEast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave detail: east 5 feet at 9 seconds. A moderate chop on the intracoastal waters. A slight chance of showers.
Saturday NightEast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Wave detail: east 5 feet at 9 seconds. A light chop on the intracoastal waters.
SundayEast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. A light chop on the intracoastal waters. A chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Sunday NightSoutheast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 4 feet. Mostly smooth on the intracoastal waters. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
MondayNortheast winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 feet. A moderate chop on the intracoastal waters. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Monday NightNortheast winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to 15 to 20 knots after midnight. Seas 4 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Choppy on the intracoastal waters. Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.
