Aberaeron (GBABA)

The port is currently closed for commercial operations. Information for the port is retained should the port reopen. A small tidal harbour which dries out completely. It is used only by fishing vessels and pleasure craft. During strong NW winds there is very little shelter in the harbour.

Aberaeron is located on the S side of Cardigan Bay.

LOA 15m, max draught 3.0m.

Not available.

Local knowledge is necessary for entering. An outer breakwater extends approx 100m NNW from the root of the N pier. The bar at the harbour entrance is obstructed by shingle which is quickly washed away on the occasion of freshets. Cautions: Sarn Cadwgan, a rocky ledge with a 1.5m patch on it extends 0.6nm N of the harbour entrance. The patch, which lies N of the harbour entrance, is covered by the red sector of the N Pier Head Light. Carreg Gloyn, a dangerous rock, lies on a patch of foul ground 0.5nm WSW of the harbour entrance.

BA 1484, 1972, 1410. Admiralty Pilot NP37.

Milford Haven coastguard, contact on VHF Ch 16, 67 or Tel: +44 1646 690909. A lifeboat and an inshore lifeboat are stationed at New Quay, 6.4km to the SW.

Mainly salty, but with freshets after heavy rain.

The port limits extend 0.5nm off the piers.

N Pier Light: WRG Fl(4) 15s. Vis 5.8nm. Sectors: Green 050-104°. White 104-178°. Red 178-232°. South Pier Light: Fl(3)10s.

MHWS 4.9m; MHWN 3.4m; MLWN 1.9m; MLWS 0.6m. Tide sets parallel with the coast up to 2kts on springs, NE'ly on flood and SW'ly on ebb tides.

Local workboats available.

With strong NW winds there is very little shelter in the harbour.

VHF: Ch 14.

Vessels are required have third party insurance.

Not required.