Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:34 PM
- Water level
- 3.28 ft
- Tide
- 2.082 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 9414750 — Alameda · 0.6 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Lake Merritt
Updated 31 min agoSource: USGS station 11181040 — SAN LORENZO C A SAN LORENZO CA · 9.5 mi from Lake Merritt
Launch Light & Moon — June 22
local timeFirst Quarter (52% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Encinal Boat Ramp
| Location | Alameda, California |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Merritt |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 37.769393, -122.290770 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Alameda County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Encinal Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Merritt in Alameda, California at coordinates 37.76939, -122.29077.
Encinal Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Lake Merritt in Alameda, Alameda County, California. 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 Encinal Boat Ramp
Is Encinal Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Encinal Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Alameda, California.
What water does Encinal Boat Ramp access?
Encinal Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Lake Merritt in Alameda, California.
How do I get to Encinal Boat Ramp?
Encinal Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 37.769393, -122.290770 in Alameda, California. 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 2.2 mi of Encinal Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.