Federal Point Boat Launch
Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:18 PM
- Tide
- 2.71 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 8658120 — Wilmington · 18.5 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (77% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Federal Point Boat Launch
| Location | Kure Beach, North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Cape Fear River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.6/5 (88 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 33.958756, -77.941627 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | New Hanover County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Federal Point Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Cape Fear River in Kure Beach, North Carolina at coordinates 33.95876, -77.94163. Rated 4.6/5 based on 88 Google reviews.
Federal Point Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Cape Fear River in Kure Beach, New Hanover County, North 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.
Related: boat ramp near Kure Beach • public launch in New Hanover County • fishing access on Cape Fear River • North Carolina boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Federal Point Boat Launch
Is Federal Point Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Federal Point Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Kure Beach, North Carolina.
How is Federal Point Boat Launch rated?
Federal Point Boat Launch has a 4.6 out of 5 rating based on 88 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Federal Point Boat Launch access?
Federal Point Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Cape Fear River in Kure Beach, North Carolina.
How do I get to Federal Point Boat Launch?
Federal Point Boat Launch is located at coordinates 33.958756, -77.941627 in Kure Beach, North Carolina. 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 7.0 mi of Federal Point Boat Launch, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.