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
Thu
5AM - 9AM
14 May 2026
- N 9–11 knots. Gusts up to 20 knots.
- Increasing from 8 to 12°C
- NW 1.0m at 6s period
- UV Index: 0 - Low
- Sunny
Thu
9AM - 1PM
14 May 2026
- N 10 knots increasing to NW 15 knots. Gusts up to 19 knots.
- 13 to 16°C
- NW 1.0m at 6s period
- UV Index: 7 - High
- Sunny
Thu
1PM - 5PM
14 May 2026
- NW 16 knots increasing to 20 knots. Gusts up to 29 knots.
- 15°C
- NW 1.1-1.5m at 7s period
- UV Index: 7 - High
- Partly cloudy