About Port of Bordeaux À Ambès
Latitude 45° 02' 20" Longitude 0° 36' 15" The Ambès terminal, located at the confluence of the Dordogne and Garonne rivers, is primarily equipped for the transit and storage of hydrocarbons and chemicals. Handling nearly 4 million tons of goods annually, including fuels, oils, and crude oil, it serves as the largest hydrocarbon hub in the Grand South West of France.




Facilities
COORDINATES
45.03955 N, -0.60450 E
Port Information
Telephone
Berth Sizes
10-20m, 20m+
Depth at MLW
2 - 3m
Manoeuvrability
Fair
Channel Marking
Fair
VHF Channel
16
Port of Entry
Yes
Overseas Visitor Berths
Yes
Tidal Flow
Negligible
Active Winter
Yes
Weather Forecast
Sun
5AM - 9AM
17 May 2026
- W 5–8 knots backing S 5-8 knots.
- Increasing from 8 to 12°C
- Sunny
Sun
9AM - 1PM
17 May 2026
- S 6 knots increasing to W 10 knots.
- Increasing from 13 to 17°C
- Chance of showers
Sun
1PM - 5PM
17 May 2026
- W 10 knots increasing to 12 knots. Gusts up to 18 knots.
- 14 to 20°C
- Cloudy