Harkers Island Public Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (7:26 PM)
- Tide
- 3.314 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 8656483 — Beaufort, Duke Marine Lab · 5.4 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — September 7
local timeWaning Crescent (20% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Harkers Island Public Boat Ramp
| Location | Beaufort, North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Horse Marsh |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.5/5 (48 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 34.721952, -76.575224 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Carteret County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Harkers Island Public Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Horse Marsh in Beaufort, North Carolina at coordinates 34.72195, -76.57522. Rated 4.5/5 based on 48 Google reviews.
Harkers Island Public Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Horse Marsh in Beaufort, Carteret 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Harkers Island Public Boat Ramp
Is Harkers Island Public Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Harkers Island Public Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Beaufort, North Carolina.
How is Harkers Island Public Boat Ramp rated?
Harkers Island Public Boat Ramp has a 4.5 out of 5 rating based on 48 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Harkers Island Public Boat Ramp access?
Harkers Island Public Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Horse Marsh in Beaufort, North Carolina.
How do I get to Harkers Island Public Boat Ramp?
Harkers Island Public Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 34.721952, -76.575224 in Beaufort, 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 3.1 mi of Harkers Island Public Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.