Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:10 PM)
- Tide
- 9.596 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 9446484 — Tacoma · 0.9 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — June 26
local timeWaxing Gibbous (86% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Commencement Bay Boat Ramp
| Location | Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Commencement Bay |
| Access Type | Public |
| Coordinates | 47.280265, -122.412985 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Pierce County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Commencement Bay Boat Ramp is a boat launch providing access to Commencement Bay in Tacoma, Washington at coordinates 47.28026, -122.41299.
Commencement Bay Boat Ramp is a boat launch on Commencement Bay in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. 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 near Tacoma • public launch in Pierce County • fishing access on Commencement Bay • Washington boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Commencement Bay Boat Ramp
What water does Commencement Bay Boat Ramp access?
Commencement Bay Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Commencement Bay in Tacoma, Washington.
How do I get to Commencement Bay Boat Ramp?
Commencement Bay Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 47.280265, -122.412985 in Tacoma, Washington. 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 Commencement Bay Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 6.0 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.