Wind, waves and ramp cameras for launching on the west coast of Yorke Peninsula. Conditions in Spencer Gulf can change quickly, so check before you tow the boat down.
The weather station isn't reporting right now, so air and wind are model estimates.
Model estimates for Hardwicke Bay, not an official marine forecast.
Plan your launch and return around the wind. Arrows point the way the wind is blowing.
You can launch from the beach at Bluff Beach. It's best around high tide, and 2WD vehicles should take care on the sand. Check the wind and swell above before you go: the bay gives some shelter, but waves can still be a problem.
Launching here suits light winds around high tide. When there's a sea running, the three-lane ramps at Port Victoria and Point Turton are rated for good shelter and deep water at all tides.
See what the water and the ramps look like before you leave home.
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About 6 km north
Ramp suited to medium-sized boats. It faces open sea, so it's for fine-weather launching only.
About 12 km south
Rough track in, but a good ramp once you're there, with launching at most tides.
About 17 km south
Beach launching off loose sand. Usually needs a 4WD or tractor.
About 26 km north
Three-lane ramp with deep water at all tides. Launch fee: buy a single-use ticket with the EzyPark app at the ramp (area code 88905), or a permit from the Port Victoria Kiosk or a council office. Open 24 hours.
About 26 km south
Three-lane ramp with deep water at all tides. Launch fee: buy a single-use ticket with the EzyPark app at the ramp (area code 88904), or a permit from the Point Turton Caravan Park or a council office. Open 24 hours.
Every council-managed ramp on the peninsula, with locations and details.
More boat ramps on Yorke Peninsula Council's mapRatings from Boat ramps in South Australia, Department for Infrastructure and Transport, May 2025. They don't account for the day's wind, and ramps can be damaged by storms.
In an emergency call 000. On marine radio, use VHF channel 16.
Conditions, ratings and ramp details on this page are provided as accurately as possible, but they can be wrong or out of date. Do your own research, check official forecasts and look at the conditions yourself before you launch. Read the full disclaimer