3rd Avenue Upper Launch
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:24 PM)
- Tide
- 2.477 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 7 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 9414523 — Redwood City · 6.1 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (82% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: 3rd Avenue Upper Launch
| Location | Foster City, California |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Pacific Ocean |
| Access Type | Public |
| Rating | 4.7/5 (35 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 37.574544, -122.283577 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | San Mateo County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
3rd Avenue Upper Launch is a boat launch providing access to Pacific Ocean in Foster City, California at coordinates 37.57454, -122.28358. Rated 4.7/5 based on 35 Google reviews.
3rd Avenue Upper Launch is a boat launch on Pacific Ocean in Foster City, San Mateo County, California. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 3rd Avenue Upper Launch
How is 3rd Avenue Upper Launch rated?
3rd Avenue Upper Launch has a 4.7 out of 5 rating based on 35 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does 3rd Avenue Upper Launch access?
3rd Avenue Upper Launch provides boat launch access to Pacific Ocean in Foster City, California.
How do I get to 3rd Avenue Upper Launch?
3rd Avenue Upper Launch is located at coordinates 37.574544, -122.283577 in Foster City, California. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding 3rd Avenue Upper Launch includes 6 other public boat ramps within 2.2 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.