Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:34 PM)
- Water level
- 3.25 ft
- Tide
- 6.974 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 9414750 — Alameda · 2.3 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Lake Merritt
Updated 20 min agoSource: USGS station 11181040 — SAN LORENZO C A SAN LORENZO CA · 9.5 mi from Lake Merritt
Launch Light & Moon — June 26
local timeWaxing Gibbous (91% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Lake Merritt Boat Ramp
| Location | Oakland, California |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Merritt |
| Access Type | Public |
| Coordinates | 37.790869, -122.264805 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Alameda County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Lake Merritt Boat Ramp is a boat launch providing access to Lake Merritt in Oakland, California at coordinates 37.79087, -122.26481.
Lake Merritt Boat Ramp is a boat launch on Lake Merritt in Oakland, Alameda County, California. 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 ramp near Oakland • public launch in Alameda County • fishing access on Lake Merritt • California boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Merritt Boat Ramp
What water does Lake Merritt Boat Ramp access?
Lake Merritt Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Lake Merritt in Oakland, California.
How do I get to Lake Merritt Boat Ramp?
Lake Merritt Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 37.790869, -122.264805 in Oakland, 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 1.1 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.