Fort Zachary Cruise Pier
Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:18 PM
- Tide
- 1.185 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 8724580 — Key West · 0.3 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — June 22
local timeFirst Quarter (49% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Fort Zachary Cruise Pier
| Location | Key West, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Key West Bight |
| Access Type | Public |
| Rating | 4.5/5 (91 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 24.552220, -81.811200 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Monroe County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Fort Zachary Cruise Pier is a boat launch providing access to Key West Bight in Key West, Florida at coordinates 24.55222, -81.81120. Rated 4.5/5 based on 91 Google reviews.
Fort Zachary Cruise Pier is a boat launch on Key West Bight in Key West, Monroe County, Florida. 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 Key West • public launch in Monroe County • fishing access on Key West Bight • Florida boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fort Zachary Cruise Pier
How is Fort Zachary Cruise Pier rated?
Fort Zachary Cruise Pier has a 4.5 out of 5 rating based on 91 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Fort Zachary Cruise Pier access?
Fort Zachary Cruise Pier provides boat launch access to Key West Bight in Key West, Florida.
How do I get to Fort Zachary Cruise Pier?
Fort Zachary Cruise Pier is located at coordinates 24.552220, -81.811200 in Key West, 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
The area surrounding Fort Zachary Cruise Pier includes 6 other public boat ramps within 1.1 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.