Port Update

Port Everglades, FL

December 15, 2025

Notices

PORT EVERGLADES, FL (26-05.5N/80-04.8W)
PORT LIMITS/INFORMATION :  (CONFIRMED 10/22/25)
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Maximum Depths - (Salt)
Harbor entrance - 45.0 ft
Turning basin - 42.0 ft
 
Under Keel Clearance requirements -
 
Outer or Inner Bar Cuts - 10% of vessel's deep draft Inner harbor to berths - 1 foot
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BERTH LIMITS/INFORMATION:
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Current maximum drafts allowed at Oil berths:  
 
Berths 4-5:  40’0” at any tide, 40’1” – 42’0” on rising tide
Berth 6:  31’0” at any tide, 31’1” – 33’0” on rising tide
Berths 7-10:  37 ft at all tides up to 38 ft with sufficient tide
Berths 13: Slip 3's draft is : 37'0" at any tide, 37'1" – 38'0" on a rising tide. The draft limits in Slip 3 (Berths 12-15) are valid to 35 feet east of the bulkhead. There are soundings indicating less than 31 feet within 35 feet of the bulkhead Berth 14 and less than 35 feet at Berth 13.  
 
The above draft are at MLLW, draft limitations change during a negative tide.
Maximum beam for unrestricted berthing:  106’00 Maximum beam – 150’  will require full slip (two tanker berths) and will awaiting Port Authority judgement for berthing.  Usual wait averages 5 days.  
Waterline to Manifold: 45'00 using cargo arms only – 1x8” cargo hose is now available to assist vessels over 45’00 to discharge
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VESSEL TRAFFIC IN:  PENNSYLVANIA, MAGNOLIA STATE
 
DUE:  ATTACHED
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FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL FILING REQUIREMENTS:
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96 Hours - advance notice of arrival required by USCG/ required 96 hour advance notice for CPB (8/1/22)
72 Hours - The Harbormasters office requires a 72 hour minimum notice of a vessel arrival. Any time less than 72 hours will be considered short notice and could result in vessel's delay to berth.
24 Hours - advance receipt of crew list by Immigration for any vessel arriving from a foreign port, or arriving coast wise with detained crew.
24 Hours (minimum) - Foreign cargo must have manifest submitted to Customs & Border Patrol AMS.
24 Hours - advance fax of crew list and approved visitors required by Broward Sheriff Office and Port Security Officer.
72 Hours - post port call, the Port Authority requires bill of lading figures for all bulk cargo.
Port Security - Port Security - All persons doing ship’s business within Port Everglades must have TWIC and a security pass from Broward County Sheriff, PEV Division prior to be allowed onto any terminal. Infrequent visitors are allowed 15 temporary passes within 90 days. After 15 temporary passes within 90 days, the individual must apply for a permanent port pass. Vehicles must have permanent company markings to be allowed onto any terminal.
 
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NEWS ARTICLES – NONE
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CURRENT ISSUES: NONE
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FUTURE/ONGOING ISSUES:  01/09/26 – PEA - Friday, January 9, 2026.  Cruise into 2026 with our first Business Luncheon of the year at Lauderdale Yacht Club, 11.30am – 1.30pm.  We start the year with learning how the ever-evolving cruise industry is advancing innovative partnerships to optimize investments in new cruise port and out island assets. Presented by David Candib, Senior V.P. for Commercial Operations of Cruise Terminals International (CTI.)  Mr. Candib formerly was with Carnival Corporation for nearly twenty-four years.  Candib is engaged in development of next-generation cruise infrastructure, including the newest terminal at PortMiami and leading-edge facilities from the U.S. Virgin Islands to Spain and Italy.  J. David Anderton II, Assistant Director for Seaport Planning and Development, Port Everglades provides us with the latest on the Port’s priorities for 2026 including key projects being implemented in the newly approved Master/Vision Plan.  It’s an exciting start to the New Year, reserve your spot now!  Port Everglades Association, well known for networking and bringing you strategic presentations will fill up quickly so make your reservation early.  954.463.2801. www.peaassn@portbiz.org
 
01/22/26 - 10:00am      BCC County Commission on 2026-01-22 10:00 AM
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Hurricane Alert:  5/OUT OF SEASON
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Maritime Security:           MARSEC 1
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Tides / Currents

TIDES:  Port Everglades, Turning Basin
Day        High      Tide  Height   Sunrise    Moon  Time      % Moon
           /Low      Time    Feet    Sunset                    Visible
DECEMBER 2025
 
M   15     High   4:44 AM     2.6   7:00 AM    Rise  3:10 AM      23
    15      Low  10:53 AM     0.8   5:31 PM     Set  2:20 PM
    15     High   4:44 PM     2.5
    15      Low  11:08 PM     0.3
 
Tu  16     High   5:31 AM     2.7   7:01 AM    Rise  4:04 AM      16
    16      Low  11:38 AM     0.8   5:32 PM     Set  2:55 PM
    16     High   5:29 PM     2.5
    16      Low  11:51 PM     0.2
 
W   17     High   6:14 AM     2.7   7:01 AM    Rise  4:59 AM      9
    17      Low  12:20 PM     0.7   5:32 PM     Set  3:34 PM
    17     High   6:12 PM     2.5
 
Th  18      Low  12:31 AM     0.2   7:02 AM    Rise  5:55 AM      4
    18     High   6:55 AM     2.7   5:33 PM     Set  4:19 PM
    18      Low   1:00 PM     0.7
    18     High   6:54 PM     2.5
 
F   19      Low   1:10 AM     0.1   7:03 AM    Rise  6:49 AM      1
    19     High   7:35 AM     2.8   5:33 PM     Set  5:08 PM
    19      Low   1:38 PM     0.7
    19     High   7:34 PM     2.6
 
Sa  20      Low   1:47 AM     0.1   7:03 AM    Rise  7:42 AM      0
    20     High   8:15 AM     2.8   5:34 PM     Set  6:03 PM
    20      Low   2:16 PM     0.6
    20     High   8:15 PM     2.6
 
Su  21      Low   2:24 AM     0.1   7:04 AM    Rise  8:30 AM      0
    21     High   8:54 AM     2.8   5:34 PM     Set  7:00 PM
    21      Low   2:53 PM     0.6
    21     High   8:56 PM     2.5
 
M   22      Low   3:01 AM     0.1   7:04 AM    Rise  9:13 AM      2
    22     High   9:34 AM     2.8   5:35 PM     Set  7:58 PM
    22      Low   3:31 PM     0.6
    22     High   9:37 PM     2.5
 
Tu  23      Low   3:40 AM     0.1   7:05 AM    Rise  9:52 AM      6
    23     High  10:13 AM     2.7   5:35 PM     Set  8:56 PM
    23      Low   4:11 PM     0.6
    23     High  10:20 PM     2.5
 
W   24      Low   4:21 AM     0.2   7:05 AM    Rise 10:27 AM      12
    24     High  10:53 AM     2.7   5:36 PM     Set  9:54 PM
    24      Low   4:54 PM     0.5
    24     High  11:07 PM     2.5
 
Th  25      Low   5:07 AM     0.3   7:05 AM    Rise 11:00 AM      19
    25     High  11:34 AM     2.6   5:36 PM     Set 10:51 PM
    25      Low   5:41 PM     0.3
    25     High  11:58 PM     2.5
 
F   26      Low   5:59 AM     0.5   7:06 AM    Rise 11:31 AM      28
    26     High  12:18 PM     2.6   5:37 PM     Set 11:49 PM
    26      Low   6:34 PM     0.3
 
Sa  27     High  12:54 AM     2.5   7:06 AM    Rise 12:03 PM      38
    27      Low   6:57 AM     0.5   5:37 PM
    27     High   1:07 PM     2.5
    27      Low   7:31 PM     0.2
 
Su  28     High   1:56 AM     2.5   7:07 AM     Set 12:48 AM      49
    28      Low   8:01 AM     0.6   5:38 PM    Rise 12:37 PM
    28     High   2:02 PM     2.5
    28      Low   8:32 PM     0.0
 
M   29     High   3:01 AM     2.6   7:07 AM     Set  1:51 AM      60
    29      Low   9:06 AM     0.6   5:39 PM    Rise  1:14 PM
    29     High   3:03 PM     2.5
    29      Low   9:33 PM    -0.1
 
Tu  30     High   4:06 AM     2.7   7:07 AM     Set  2:57 AM      71
    30      Low  10:09 AM     0.5   5:39 PM    Rise  1:58 PM
    30     High   4:06 PM     2.6
    30      Low  10:33 PM    -0.3
 
W   31     High   5:09 AM     2.8   7:08 AM     Set  4:07 AM      81
    31      Low  11:09 AM     0.3   5:40 PM    Rise  2:49 PM
    31     High   5:09 PM     2.7
    31      Low  11:31 PM    -0.5
 
January 2026
 
Th   1     High   6:07 AM     2.9   7:08 AM     Set  5:19 AM      89
     1      Low  12:06 PM     0.2   5:41 PM    Rise  3:49 PM
     1     High   6:10 PM     2.8
 
F    2      Low  12:27 AM    -0.6   7:08 AM     Set  6:27 AM      95
     2     High   7:02 AM     3.1   5:41 PM    Rise  4:56 PM
     2      Low   1:00 PM     0.1
     2     High   7:07 PM     2.9
 
Sa   3      Low   1:21 AM    -0.6   7:08 AM     Set  7:29 AM      99
     3     High   7:54 AM     3.2   5:42 PM    Rise  6:06 PM
     3      Low   1:53 PM     0.0
     3     High   8:01 PM     2.9
 
Su   4      Low   2:14 AM    -0.6   7:09 AM     Set  8:23 AM      99
     4     High   8:43 AM     3.2   5:43 PM    Rise  7:16 PM
     4      Low   2:45 PM    -0.1
     4     High   8:54 PM     2.9
 
M    5      Low   3:05 AM    -0.5   7:09 AM     Set  9:08 AM      97
     5     High   9:30 AM     3.1   5:43 PM    Rise  8:22 PM
     5      Low   3:36 PM    -0.1
     5     High   9:44 PM     2.9
 
Tu   6      Low   3:55 AM    -0.3   7:09 AM     Set  9:46 AM      92
     6     High  10:15 AM     2.9   5:44 PM    Rise  9:24 PM
     6      Low   4:26 PM    -0.1
     6     High  10:35 PM     2.8
 
W    7      Low   4:46 AM    -0.1   7:09 AM     Set 10:20 AM      86
     7     High  11:00 AM     2.8   5:45 PM    Rise 10:22 PM
     7      Low   5:16 PM     0.0
     7     High  11:25 PM     2.6
 
Th   8      Low   5:37 AM     0.1   7:09 AM     Set 10:50 AM      77
     8     High  11:44 AM     2.6   5:46 PM    Rise 11:17 PM
     8      Low   6:07 PM     0.0
 
F    9     High  12:15 AM     2.5   7:09 AM     Set 11:20 AM      68
     9      Low   6:29 AM     0.3   5:46 PM
     9     High  12:29 PM     2.5
     9      Low   6:59 PM     0.1
 
Sa  10     High   1:08 AM     2.4   7:09 AM    Rise 12:10 AM      59
    10      Low   7:24 AM     0.5   5:47 PM     Set 11:49 AM
    10     High   1:15 PM     2.3
    10      Low   7:52 PM     0.2
 
Su  11     High   2:02 AM     2.3   7:09 AM    Rise  1:03 AM      49
    11      Low   8:20 AM     0.7   5:48 PM     Set 12:20 PM
    11     High   2:04 PM     2.2
    11      Low   8:45 PM     0.2
 
M   12     High   3:00 AM     2.2   7:09 AM    Rise  1:57 AM      39
    12      Low   9:16 AM     0.7   5:49 PM     Set 12:54 PM
    12     High   2:57 PM     2.1
    12      Low   9:39 PM     0.2
 
Tu  13     High   3:58 AM     2.2   7:09 AM    Rise  2:51 AM      30
    13      Low  10:10 AM     0.7   5:49 PM     Set  1:31 PM
    13     High   3:54 PM     2.1
    13      Low  10:30 PM     0.2
 
W   14     High   4:53 AM     2.2   7:09 AM    Rise  3:47 AM      22
    14      Low  11:01 AM     0.7   5:50 PM     Set  2:14 PM
    14     High   4:49 PM     2.1
    14      Low  11:18 PM     0.1
 
Th  15     High   5:43 AM     2.3   7:09 AM    Rise  4:42 AM      15
    15      Low  11:49 AM     0.6   5:51 PM     Set  3:02 PM
    15     High   5:40 PM     2.2
 
F   16      Low  12:03 AM     0.0   7:09 AM    Rise  5:36 AM      9
    16     High   6:29 AM     2.4   5:52 PM     Set  3:55 PM
    16      Low  12:33 PM     0.5
    16     High   6:27 PM     2.3
 
Sa  17      Low  12:45 AM     0.0   7:09 AM    Rise  6:26 AM      4
    17     High   7:11 AM     2.5   5:52 PM     Set  4:52 PM
    17      Low   1:14 PM     0.5
    17     High   7:12 PM     2.4
 
Su  18      Low   1:25 AM    -0.1   7:09 AM    Rise  7:11 AM      1
    18     High   7:52 AM     2.6   5:53 PM     Set  5:51 PM
    18      Low   1:52 PM     0.3
    18     High   7:55 PM     2.4
 
M   19      Low   2:03 AM    -0.2   7:09 AM    Rise  7:52 AM      0
    19     High   8:30 AM     2.6   5:54 PM     Set  6:50 PM
    19      Low   2:30 PM     0.2
    19     High   8:37 PM     2.5
 
Tu  20      Low   2:41 AM    -0.2   7:09 AM    Rise  8:29 AM      0
    20     High   9:08 AM     2.7   5:55 PM     Set  7:49 PM
    20      Low   3:07 PM     0.1
    20     High   9:19 PM     2.5
 
W   21      Low   3:20 AM    -0.1   7:08 AM    Rise  9:02 AM      3
    21     High   9:45 AM     2.6   5:55 PM     Set  8:47 PM
    21      Low   3:45 PM     0.0
    21     High  10:01 PM     2.5
 
Th  22      Low   4:00 AM    -0.1   7:08 AM    Rise  9:34 AM      8
    22     High  10:23 AM     2.6   5:56 PM     Set  9:44 PM
    22      Low   4:26 PM    -0.1
    22     High  10:46 PM     2.5
 
F   23      Low   4:44 AM     0.0   7:08 AM    Rise 10:06 AM      15
    23     High  11:02 AM     2.5   5:57 PM     Set 10:43 PM
    23      Low   5:11 PM    -0.1
    23     High  11:35 PM     2.5
 
Sa  24      Low   5:33 AM     0.1   7:08 AM    Rise 10:38 AM      23
    24     High  11:45 AM     2.5   5:58 PM     Set 11:43 PM
    24      Low   6:02 PM    -0.1
 
Su  25     High  12:29 AM     2.5   7:07 AM    Rise 11:14 AM      33
    25      Low   6:29 AM     0.2   5:58 PM
    25     High  12:34 PM     2.4
    25      Low   6:59 PM    -0.2
 
M   26     High   1:30 AM     2.4   7:07 AM     Set 12:47 AM      44
    26      Low   7:32 AM     0.3   5:59 PM    Rise 11:54 AM
    26     High   1:31 PM     2.3
    26      Low   8:04 PM    -0.2
 
Tu  27     High   2:38 AM     2.4   7:07 AM     Set  1:53 AM      56
    27      Low   8:41 AM     0.5   6:00 PM    Rise 12:40 PM
    27     High   2:38 PM     2.3
    27      Low   9:11 PM    -0.2
 
W   28     High   3:49 AM     2.4   7:06 AM     Set  3:02 AM      67
    28      Low   9:50 AM     0.3   6:01 PM    Rise  1:34 PM
    28     High   3:50 PM     2.3
    28      Low  10:18 PM    -0.3
 Th  29     High   4:56 AM     2.5   7:06 AM     Set  4:10 AM      77
    29      Low  10:54 AM     0.3   6:01 PM    Rise  2:36 PM
    29     High   5:00 PM     2.4
    29      Low  11:20 PM    -0.5
 
F   30     High   5:56 AM     2.7   7:05 AM     Set  5:13 AM      86
    30      Low  11:54 AM     0.1   6:02 PM    Rise  3:44 PM
    30     High   6:02 PM     2.6
 
Sa  31      Low  12:17 AM    -0.6   7:05 AM     Set  6:09 AM      93
    31     High   6:50 AM     2.8   6:03 PM    Rise  4:53 PM
    31      Low  12:49 PM     0.0
    31     High   6:59 PM     2.7

Weather / Marine Zone Forecast

MARINE WEATHER - Hazardous Weather Conditions
Small Craft Advisory until December 16, 07:00 AM EST
Last Update: 155 AM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
 
View Nearby Observations
 
27NM ESE Biscayne Bay FL
Marine Zone Forecast
 
TodayNE winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft, occasionally to 11 ft, building to 8 to 11 ft, occasionally to 14 ft this afternoon. Wave detail: N 9 ft at 8 seconds, becoming NE 11 ft at 9 seconds. Intracoastal waters very rough in exposed areas. A chance of showers. A slight chance of tstms until late afternoon, then a chance of tstms late.
TonightNE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft, occasionally to 15 ft, subsiding to 7 to 10 ft, occasionally to 13 ft after midnight. Wave detail: NE 11 ft at 10 seconds, becoming NE 10 ft at 10 seconds. Intracoastal waters rough in exposed areas.
TueNE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft, occasionally to 11 ft. Wave detail: N 8 ft at 10 seconds. Intracoastal waters choppy in exposed areas.
Tue NightE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft, occasionally to 9 ft. Wave detail: N 6 ft at 8 seconds and E 4 ft at 5 seconds. Intracoastal waters choppy in exposed areas.
WedE winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft. Wave detail: E 3 ft at 5 seconds and N 2 ft at 7 seconds. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop.
Wed NightE winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. Wave detail: NE 4 ft at 6 seconds. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop.
Thu Through FriNE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop.
 
winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

Attachments

  • Petroleum Berth Schedule.xls(173 KB )

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