Port of Wallaroo (AUWAL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Wallaroo (UN/LOCODE AUWAL) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Australia, on the Spencer Gulf. It sits at 33.9333° S, 137.6167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
Australia
UN/LOCODE
AUWAL
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
33.9333° S, 137.6167° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
7.9 m
Anchorage Depth
7.9 m
Cargo Pier Depth
9.4 m
Max Vessel Length
229.1 m
Tidal Range
1 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
Spencer Gulf; Indian Ocean
Region
Australia

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

Route Calculator & Transit Estimator

Port of Wallaroo (AUWAL)
View Port of Ardrossan

Great-circle distance — actual sea routes vary with canals, traffic lanes & weather.

Distance
34 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

B2B Freight Quote — Port of Wallaroo

Compare competitive ocean and inland freight rates to and from Wallaroo (AUWAL) via trusted logistics partners.

Get a Freight Quote
Partner Services

Customs, insurance & warehousing near Australia.

Explore Options

Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Wallaroo

Where is Port of Wallaroo located?

Port of Wallaroo is a seaport located in Australia, on the Spencer Gulf. Its coordinates are 33.9333° S, 137.6167° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Wallaroo?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Wallaroo is AUWAL — country code AU, location code WAL.

How deep is Port of Wallaroo?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Wallaroo has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.

What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Wallaroo?

Port of Wallaroo reports a maximum length of 229.1 m, a maximum beam of 32.2 m for vessels calling at the port.

Does Port of Wallaroo require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Wallaroo.

What type of harbor is Port of Wallaroo?

Port of Wallaroo is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Wallaroo have?

Port of Wallaroo is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Wallaroo are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #54280), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →