Hafan Pwllheli is owned by Gwynedd Council

Pilot Notes

Hafan Pwllheli - Harbour Approaches

From the Fairway Buoy Iso.2s (52° 53' N, 04° 23' W) steer 294° T for the harbour entrance, which is marked by Q.G. and Q.R. beacons. Tide gauge at entrance to channel.

The channel is then marked as follows:

FLG 2.5s, FLR 2.5s beacons followed by FLG 5s beacon and FLR 5s buoy, FLG 7.5s beacon, FLG 10s beacon and FLR 7.5s buoy, FLG 12.5s beacon (opposite trot pile moorings) then FLG 15s beacon (also tide gauge) and OcR beacon, the marina pontoons are then marked with 2 FG (vertical) at approx 52° 53.2'N, 04° 24.4' W.

Charts and Pilots

The relevant Admiralty Charts for North Cardigan Bay are North Cardigan Bay 1971, Pwllheli Marina and Approaches 1512, Imray Chart 61.

The Harbourmaster

The Harbourmaster's office is located on the opposite side of the estuary to the marina, near the local boatyards.

The Harbourmaster listens on VHF Channel 16 and operates on VHF Channel 8. Telephone (01758) 704081 during the week and 0402 719022 at weekends.

H M Coastguard

The marine rescue centre is situated at Holyhead. Telephone (01407) 762051. They maintain a continuous VHF watch on Channel 16, working Channel 67.