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
Mon
5AM - 9AM
29 June 2026
- N 3–7 knots.
- Increasing from 15 to 19°C
- NW 1.7m at 10s period
- UV Index: 0 - Low
- Sunny
Mon
9AM - 1PM
29 June 2026
- NW 4 knots increasing to 12 knots.
- Increasing from 20 to 24°C
- NW 1.7m at 10s period
- UV Index: 9 - Very High
- Sunny
Mon
1PM - 5PM
29 June 2026
- NW 11–16 knots. Gusts up to 22 knots.
- 22 to 25°C
- NW 1.7m at 10s period
- UV Index: 9 - Very High
- Sunny