Cradle Creek Preserve Kayak Launch (Long Portage!)
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:20 PM)
- Water temp
- 88°F
- Water level
- -0.23 ft
- Tide
- 4.793 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 8720218 — Mayport (Bar Pilots Dock) · 8.6 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Cradle Creek
Updated 53 min agoSource: USGS station 02246518 — POTTSBURG CRK AT US90 NR S. JACKSONVILLE, FL · 9.1 mi from Cradle Creek
Launch Light & Moon — July 31
local timeWaning Gibbous (93% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Cradle Creek Preserve Kayak Launch (Long Portage!)
| Location | Jacksonville Beach city, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Cradle Creek |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 30.274833, -81.409615 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Duval County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Cradle Creek Preserve Kayak Launch (Long Portage!) is a public boat launch providing access to Cradle Creek in Jacksonville Beach city, Florida at coordinates 30.27483, -81.40962. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Cradle Creek Preserve Kayak Launch (Long Portage!) is a public boat launch on Cradle Creek in Jacksonville Beach city, Duval 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: Boardwalk, restrooms: No Toilet, hours: Daytime Use Only. 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 Jacksonville Beach city • public launch in Duval County • fishing access on Cradle Creek • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Boardwalk |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | No Toilet |
| Hours | Daytime Use Only |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | City of Jacksonville Beach |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cradle Creek Preserve Kayak Launch (Long Portage!)
Is Cradle Creek Preserve Kayak Launch (Long Portage!) free to use?
Yes, Cradle Creek Preserve Kayak Launch (Long Portage!) is a public boat launch with free access in Jacksonville Beach city, Florida.
What water does Cradle Creek Preserve Kayak Launch (Long Portage!) access?
Cradle Creek Preserve Kayak Launch (Long Portage!) provides boat launch access to Cradle Creek in Jacksonville Beach city, Florida.
How do I get to Cradle Creek Preserve Kayak Launch (Long Portage!)?
Cradle Creek Preserve Kayak Launch (Long Portage!) is located at coordinates 30.274833, -81.409615 in Jacksonville Beach city, 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 2.0 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.