Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:39 PM
- Water temp
- 85°F
- Water level
- 4.82 ft
- Tide
- 0.831 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 4 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8728690 — Apalachicola · 19.6 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Apalachicola National Forest - Wright Lake
Updated 29 min agoSource: USGS station 02359170 — APALACHICOLA RIVER NR SUMATRA,FLA. · 3.9 mi from Apalachicola National Forest - Wright Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 23
local timeFirst Quarter (68% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Apalachicola National Forest - Waffen Landing
| Location | Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Apalachicola National Forest - Wright Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 30.007607, -84.997197 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Franklin County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Apalachicola National Forest - Waffen Landing is a public boat launch providing access to Apalachicola National Forest - Wright Lake in Florida at coordinates 30.00761, -84.99720. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Apalachicola National Forest - Waffen Landing is a public boat launch on Apalachicola National Forest - Wright Lake in Franklin County, Florida. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. Facility details on record include ramp surface: Gravel, launch lanes: 1, restrooms: No Toilet. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, live USGS water level and temperature, 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.
Related: boat launch in Franklin County • fishing access on Apalachicola National Forest - Wright Lake • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Gravel |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Restrooms | No Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 6 spaces |
| ADA Accessible | No |
| Hours | 24 Hours |
| Managed By | United States Forest Service |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Apalachicola National Forest - Waffen Landing
Is Apalachicola National Forest - Waffen Landing free to use?
Yes, Apalachicola National Forest - Waffen Landing is a public boat launch with free access in Florida.
What water does Apalachicola National Forest - Waffen Landing access?
Apalachicola National Forest - Waffen Landing provides boat launch access to Apalachicola National Forest - Wright Lake in Florida.
How do I get to Apalachicola National Forest - Waffen Landing?
Apalachicola National Forest - Waffen Landing is located at coordinates 30.007607, -84.997197 in Florida. 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 Apalachicola National Forest - Waffen Landing includes 6 other public boat ramps within 5.5 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.