Brighton Beach Boat Landing
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:33 PM)
- Tide
- 4.482 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 8670870 — Fort Pulaski · 13.8 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — June 22
local timeFirst Quarter (47% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Brighton Beach Boat Landing
| Location | Bluffton, South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | May River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.3/5 (80 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 32.231852, -80.867476 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Beaufort County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Brighton Beach Boat Landing is a public boat launch providing access to May River in Bluffton, South Carolina at coordinates 32.23185, -80.86748. Rated 4.3/5 based on 80 Google reviews.
Brighton Beach Boat Landing is a public boat launch on May River in Bluffton, Beaufort County, South Carolina. 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. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brighton Beach Boat Landing
Is Brighton Beach Boat Landing free to use?
Yes, Brighton Beach Boat Landing is a public boat launch with free access in Bluffton, South Carolina.
How is Brighton Beach Boat Landing rated?
Brighton Beach Boat Landing has a 4.3 out of 5 rating based on 80 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Brighton Beach Boat Landing access?
Brighton Beach Boat Landing provides boat launch access to May River in Bluffton, South Carolina.
How do I get to Brighton Beach Boat Landing?
Brighton Beach Boat Landing is located at coordinates 32.231852, -80.867476 in Bluffton, South Carolina. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Boater Reviews
Great fishing and a wonderful place to put th boat in
Went there for fishing. Seen a sign that said no fishing or crabbing. Then found out that's just for the beach area. Went fishing on the public dock and caught a small red drum within 30 minutes of arriving, just before high tide. The dock is about to be rebuilt, so I was able to try it in time before they took out the old dock. People were very nice there too! I'll definitely be back for more fishing and crabbing too!
We are new to the area, so we misunderstood (we were ready to see a beach.) This isn't a "beach" but is a public access boat landing. A little bit of shoreline (a tad messy and looks uncared for. ) A cute spot to sit on the stone benches and breathe the salty air!
it’s great place to relax but the grass has grown that the beach area is very small
Beautiful location and wide enough but water flow will cut hard across it during tides transition making it a difficult for launch. The dropoff can be in big places and pop it off your hitch. Depending upon the time of day you might have plenty of locals around the docks to either help or laugh at your plight. Can get a lil rough there 🤪 For an easier launch go further upstream to Bluffton Oyster co, its almost always calm, perfect for SUP and better experience for most. Lived here since 96 and will launch my boat there by myself. the water is calmer up the May river and you can pickup great fresh seafood to cook at the oyster co.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 9.0 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.