Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:35 PM
- Tide
- 1.31 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 9414290 — San Francisco · 5.8 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — June 26
local timeWaxing Gibbous (87% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Lake Merced Boat Ramp
| Location | San Francisco, California |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Merced |
| Access Type | Public |
| Coordinates | 37.725738, -122.498720 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Lake Merced Boat Ramp is a boat launch providing access to Lake Merced in San Francisco, California at coordinates 37.72574, -122.49872.
Lake Merced Boat Ramp is a boat launch on Lake Merced in San Francisco, 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.
Related: boat ramp in San Francisco • fishing access on Lake Merced • California boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Merced Boat Ramp
What water does Lake Merced Boat Ramp access?
Lake Merced Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Lake Merced in San Francisco, California.
How do I get to Lake Merced Boat Ramp?
Lake Merced Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 37.725738, -122.498720 in San Francisco, 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 Lake Merced Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 6.9 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.