Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 7:48 PM
- Water level
- 9.06 ft
- Tide
- 3.843 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 9444090 — Port Angeles · 5.3 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Elwha River
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 12045500 — ELWHA RIVER AT MCDONALD BR NEAR PORT ANGELES, WA · 4.5 mi from Elwha River
Launch Light & Moon — September 5
local timeLast Quarter (37% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Elwha River
| Location | Washington |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Elwha River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 48.109952, -123.552566 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Clallam |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Elwha River is a public boat launch providing access to Elwha River in Washington at coordinates 48.10995, -123.55257. Data published by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WA WDFW).
Elwha River is a public boat launch on Elwha River in Clallam County, Washington. 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 Elwha River
Is Elwha River free to use?
Yes, Elwha River is a public boat launch with free access in Washington.
What water does Elwha River access?
Elwha River provides boat launch access to Elwha River in Washington.
How do I get to Elwha River?
Elwha River is located at coordinates 48.109952, -123.552566 in 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 4.9 mi of Elwha River, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.