About Porto de Viana do Castelo
The Port of Viana do Castelo operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, accommodating ships up to 180 meters in length and 8 meters in draft. It has a fully marked and illuminated navigation channel and is easily accessible via major road networks. The port is known for its efficient service, with only three days of closure per year due to weather conditions. It supports commercial, fishing, and industrial activities and offers integrated, sustainable services for its clients.


Facilities
COORDINATES
41.68333 N, -8.82397 E
Port Information
Telephone
Manoeuvrability
Fair
Channel Marking
Fair
VHF Channel
9
Port of Entry
Yes
Overseas Visitor Berths
Yes
Tidal Flow
Negligible
Active Winter
Yes
Weather Forecast
Sun
5AM - 9AM
05 April 2026
- Light and variable.
- Increasing from 8 to 12°C
- NW 2.0m at 12s period
- UV Index: 0 - Low
- Sunny
Sun
9AM - 1PM
05 April 2026
- Light and variable.
- Increasing from 13 to 17°C
- NW 2.1m at 12s period
- UV Index: 5 - Moderate
- Sunny
Sun
1PM - 5PM
05 April 2026
- NW 5–7 knots.
- 17°C
- NW 2.3m at 12s period
- UV Index: 5 - Moderate
- Sunny