Taicang Pt (CNTAC) — marine weather & port guide
Taicang Pt is a port in China at 31°39.0′N 121°12.0′E. Today (Aug 3): ESE wind 8–13 kn, waves 0.3–0.5 m, from the ECMWF IFS run 2026-08-03 12z. The live chart on this page shows current conditions and plans weather-optimized departures from this harbor.
Port facts (NGA World Port Index)| Position | 31°39.0′N 121°12.0′E |
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| UN/LOCODE | CNTAC |
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| Harbor size | Very small |
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| Harbor type | Coastal breakwater harbor |
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| Shelter | Fair |
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| Channel depth | 9 m |
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| Anchorage depth | 11 m |
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| Tide range | 2 m |
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| Pilotage | Compulsory |
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| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
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10-day marine forecast — Taicang Pt
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
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| ESE 8–13 kn | 17 kn | 0.3–0.5 m |
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| E 7–15 kn | 20 kn | 0.3–0.6 m |
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| ENE 10–14 kn | 19 kn | 0.5–0.6 m |
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| NE 11–15 kn | 20 kn | 0.5–0.7 m |
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| NNE 17–21 kn | 27 kn | 0.7–1.0 m |
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| NE 22–30 kn | 37 kn | 1.0–1.3 m |
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| ENE 30–36 kn | 45 kn | 1.3–1.6 m |
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| ESE 25–25 kn | 39 kn | 1.2–1.2 m |
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| ESE 22–22 kn | 30 kn | 1.1–1.1 m |
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| SSE 19–19 kn | 25 kn | 0.9–0.9 m |
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Forecast from the ECMWF IFS model run , waves from ECMWF WAM. Updated with each model cycle; the live chart below recalculates for your departure time and vessel.
Frequently asked
How is the weather at Taicang Pt right now?
As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-08-03 12z: ESE wind 8–13 kn, waves 0.3–0.5 m. The 10-day outlook is in the forecast table on this page and updates with each model cycle.
How big is the harbor at Taicang Pt?
Taicang Pt is classed as a very small harbor (coastal breakwater harbor), with fair shelter in the NGA World Port Index.
How deep is the approach to Taicang Pt?
Per the NGA World Port Index, the entrance channel carries about 9 m and anchorage depths run about 11 m. Verify against current official charts before entry.