Fort Erie Windmill Point
Fort Erie, Ontario · Niagara River
Launch Details
| Address | Windmill Point Rd, Fort Erie ON |
| Water Body | Niagara River |
| Ramp Surface | Concrete |
| Lanes | 1 |
| Fee | Free |
| Access | Public |
| Season | may-oct |
| GPS | 42.8936° N, 78.9192° W |
About This Launch
Mouth of the Niagara River into Lake Erie.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Erie Windmill Point free to use?+
Yes, Fort Erie Windmill Point is a free public boat launch. No fee is required to use the ramp. Parking availability may vary — check local signage on arrival.
Does Fort Erie Windmill Point have a dock?+
Fort Erie Windmill Point is a launch-only facility with no permanent dock. Bring enough crew to quickly clear the ramp after launching. A friend can hold the boat while you park the trailer.
What water body does Fort Erie Windmill Point access?+
Fort Erie Windmill Point provides launch access to Niagara River. Always check Environment Canada's marine forecast before launching — conditions can change quickly, especially on the Great Lakes.
Where is Fort Erie Windmill Point located?+
Fort Erie Windmill Point is located at Windmill Point Rd, Fort Erie ON. GPS coordinates: 42.8936° N, 78.9192° W.
Will Your Boat Fit?
Not enough verified information to assess fit for Fort Erie Windmill Point — confirm critical details locally.
Assessed for 5.5m · 2.2m beam · 0.35m draft · 800 kg · outboard motor
Why this rating
- Ramp status: open.
- Ramp surface: concrete — confirmed hard surface.
What we don’t know yet
- ?Vessel types accepted at this ramp — not confirmed; confirm motorised access locally.
- ?Weather data is Infinity min old — conditions may have changed; check Environment Canada for current forecast.
24-Hour Wave Forecast
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Official Forecast
Environment Canada · Lake Ontario
Lac Ontario Est
Today Tonight and Friday.
Wind light becoming southeast 15 knots near noon then diminishing to south 10 this evening. Wind veering to west 10 early Friday morning then increasing to west 15 near noon Friday. Wind diminishing to southwest 10 Friday evening.
Scattered showers this afternoon tonight and Friday. Risk of thunderstorms today and tonight and Friday afternoon and evening. Fog patches forming near noon.
Lac Ontario Ouest
Today Tonight and Friday.
Wind east 10 knots becoming light near midnight then becoming west 10 early Friday morning. Wind becoming light Friday evening.
Scattered showers ending Friday morning with a risk of thunderstorms. Fog patches.
Extended Outlook
Saturday
Wind light.
Sunday
Wind light.
Monday
Wind light.
Not for navigation. Verify official charts and local conditions.
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