Wells (GBWLS)

Wells is a small port and a safe haven for visiting craft. The port is currently closed to commercial shipping. Information for the port is retained should the port reopen.

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Wells is a small port located on the E coast of England approx 56km E of King's Lynn.

Max draught 3.3m.

Approx 300 visiting pleasure craft.

Anchorage can be obtained in depths of 8.0m, clay, N of the harbour entrance on the line bearing 207° of Holkham Church (52°57'N 000°48'E) standing on a mound among trees.

Fairway Buoy (52°59.8'N 000°49.7'E). Directions: Wells Fairway Lightbuoy (safe water) (53°00'N 000°51'E) is moored 0.7nm NNE of the entrance to the approach channel called The Run. It lies between Bob Hall's Sand to the E and West Sands to the W. The outer part of the channel is marked by buoys, which are moved as necessary and should not be relied upon. The inner part of the channel lies between the sands off High Cape and those off The Bink, 1.5nm E. High Cape and The Bink are sand ridges. The channel is marked by beacons, some lighted, with diamond topmarks on the W side and square topmarks on the E side. The Lifeboat House stands on the coast at the N end of a straight embankment constructed for the reclamation of Holkham Marches and which runs S from sandhills to the town. At the S end of the embankment the channel turns E for The Quay.

BA 108. Admiralty Pilot NP54.

Contact Great Yarmouth Coastguard on VHF Ch 16 or 67.

1025.

Not available. Any vessel wishing to enter the harbour, should contact the Harbour Master for advise on entry.

Lifeboat House (52°58'N 000°51'E). Wells Church (52°57'N 000°51'E).

Range 1.52m.

There are no tugs available.

Prevailing winds: W'ly. N'ly winds (produce swell over bar).

VHF: Callsign "Wells Harbour Radio". Watch maintained on Ch 12, alternatively Ch 16.

HM Customs and Excise, Alexandra Dock, Kings Lynn. Tel: +44 1553 763068, Fax: +44 1553 767140.

Port Registration Form to be completed upon arrival.

The Harbour Master should be informed of intended date and time of arrival/departure together with the vessel's name, owner's name and address and the next port of call.

All vessels are to berth as directed by the Harbour Master. All vessels should be adequately fendered so as to prevent damage. Mooring lines should be adjusted to allow for the rise and fall of the tide.