Is the Finucane Island boat ramp open to the public?

Yes. It is a Town of Port Hedland public ramp, and it stayed open to the public even while the Town built its groyne in 2021. With Richardson Street closed, the Town counts two dedicated boat ramps in Port Hedland — this one and Spoilbank Marina. Check the Town's news page for works closures before towing out.

Can you fish from the shore at Finucane Island?

Yes. Fish West Creek for threadfin from the beach beside the ramp on the moving tide, and keep clear of boats using the ramp. Stay on the public access roads, because the rest of the island is BHP's operation behind private roads and gates.

Is the Richardson Street boat ramp still open in Port Hedland?

No. Pilbara Ports permanently closed the Richardson Street ramp to the public on 31 May 2024, because the ramp had deteriorated and sits within the main shipping channel. Use the four-lane Spoilbank Marina ramp, which the Town lists as open around the clock, or the Finucane Island ramp on West Creek.

What are the boating rules near the Port Hedland shipping channel?

The Department of Transport's Port Hedland guide says to keep clear of large commercial vessels at all times and to cross channels only when it is safe. Anchoring in shipping channels is illegal, fishing in the port's waterside restricted zones is prohibited, and unauthorised entry into a restricted zone can bring a penalty of up to $8,500. If unsure, call the Vessel Traffic Services Centre on VHF channel 16, and carry a Recreational Fishing from Boat Licence for any fishing from a powered boat.

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Finucane Island (West Creek boat ramp)

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📍 Finucane Island (West Creek boat ramp)

waning gibbous · 90%

Weather: Sunny Wind: NW 297° · 20 km/h Swell: flat Water: 27.2 °C Pressure: 1014.4 hPa ↓ falling Faces north · Offshore: SE, S, SW · Onshore: NW, N, NE · Forecast wind: onshore

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At the day's peak · 6:30 pm

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Time of day Dusk

Tide Turning

Wind NW 19 km/h

Moon waning gibbous all day

Water temp 27.2 °C all day

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Day Timeline

Major Minor Tide Twilight

First light 5:03 am Last light 6:36 pm

Low 6:28 am High 12:33 pm Low 6:31 pm

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Feeding Windows

Best times to fish based on activity score.

Peak

6:00 pm → 7:30 pm

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Good

4:30 am → 6:30 am

Good

2:00 am → 3:00 am

First light

5:03 am

Last light

6:36 pm

Sunrise

5:25 am

Sunset

6:13 pm

Moonrise

9:47 pm

Moonset

7:37 am

Low tide

6:28 am

High tide

12:33 pm

Low tide

6:31 pm

Hourly Wind

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Wind Map

Wind data (text)

Now: 20 km/h NW (297°).

Wind map data: ECMWF HRES (operational), updated every 6 hours. Not for navigation.

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Feeding Windows

Best times to fish based on activity score.

Peak

6:00 pm → 7:30 pm

1h 30m

Good

4:30 am → 6:30 am

Good

2:00 am → 3:00 am

First light

5:03 am

Last light

6:36 pm

Sunrise

5:25 am

Sunset

6:13 pm

Moonrise

9:47 pm

Moonset

7:37 am

Low tide

6:28 am

High tide

12:33 pm

Low tide

6:31 pm

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