Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:24 PM
- Water temp
- 77°F
- Water level
- 5.16 ft
- Tide
- 1.627 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 8635027 — Dahlgren · 18.2 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Rappahannock River
Updated 41 min agoSource: USGS station 01674500 — MATTAPONI RIVER NEAR BEULAHVILLE, VA · 12.4 mi from Rappahannock River
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (74% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Carter's Wharf
| Location | Virginia |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Rappahannock River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 38.071339, -76.923874 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Richmond |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Carter's Wharf is a public boat launch providing access to Rappahannock River in Virginia at coordinates 38.07134, -76.92387. Data published by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VA DWR).
Carter's Wharf is a public boat launch on Rappahannock River in Richmond County, Virginia. 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, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carter's Wharf
Is Carter's Wharf free to use?
Yes, Carter's Wharf is a public boat launch with free access in Virginia.
What water does Carter's Wharf access?
Carter's Wharf provides boat launch access to Rappahannock River in Virginia.
How do I get to Carter's Wharf?
Carter's Wharf is located at coordinates 38.071339, -76.923874 in Virginia. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
6 additional boat launches are located within 12.7 mi of Carter's Wharf, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.