Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:13 PM
- Tide
- 1.919 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 5 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8722956 — South Port Everglades · 3.2 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 19
local timeWaxing Crescent (26% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Bill Kieth Preserve Kayak Beach
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | South Fork New River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 26.099320, -80.164862 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Broward County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Bill Kieth Preserve Kayak Beach is a public boat launch providing access to South Fork New River in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at coordinates 26.09932, -80.16486. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Bill Kieth Preserve Kayak Beach is a public boat launch on South Fork New River in Fort Lauderdale, Broward 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: Small Sandy Kayak Beach, restrooms: No Toilet, ada accessible: No. 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 Fort Lauderdale • public launch in Broward County • fishing access on South Fork New River • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Small Sandy Kayak Beach |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | No Toilet |
| ADA Accessible | No |
| Hours | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | City of Fort Lauderdale |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bill Kieth Preserve Kayak Beach
Is Bill Kieth Preserve Kayak Beach free to use?
Yes, Bill Kieth Preserve Kayak Beach is a public boat launch with free access in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
What water does Bill Kieth Preserve Kayak Beach access?
Bill Kieth Preserve Kayak Beach provides boat launch access to South Fork New River in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
How do I get to Bill Kieth Preserve Kayak Beach?
Bill Kieth Preserve Kayak Beach is located at coordinates 26.099320, -80.164862 in Fort Lauderdale, 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 1.8 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.