Port of Whyalla (AUWYA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Whyalla (UN/LOCODE AUWYA) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Australia, on the Spencer Gulf. It sits at 33.0333° S, 137.5833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Spencer Gulf; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Australia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Whyalla
Where is Port of Whyalla located?
Port of Whyalla is a seaport located in Australia, on the Spencer Gulf. Its coordinates are 33.0333° S, 137.5833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Whyalla?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Whyalla is AUWYA — country code AU, location code WYA.
How deep is Port of Whyalla?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Whyalla has a channel depth of about 9.4 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 Whyalla?
Port of Whyalla reports a maximum draft of 11 m, a maximum length of 200 m, a maximum beam of 32.2 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Whyalla require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Whyalla.
What type of harbor is Port of Whyalla?
Port of Whyalla is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Whyalla have?
Port of Whyalla is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Whyalla are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #54320), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →