Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:19 PM)
- Water level
- 0.96 ft
- Tide
- 2.251 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 8516945 — Kings Point · 6.8 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Hempstead Bay
Updated 19 days agoSource: USGS station 01311500 — VALLEY STREAM AT VALLEY STREAM NY · 2.8 mi from Hempstead Bay
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (71% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Hempstead Bay (Launch 25)
| Location | City of Glen Cove, New York |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Hempstead Bay |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 40.857175, -73.650031 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Nassau |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Hempstead Bay (Launch 25) is a public boat launch providing access to Hempstead Bay in City of Glen Cove, New York at coordinates 40.85717, -73.65003. Data published by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NY DEC).
Hempstead Bay (Launch 25) is a public boat launch on Hempstead Bay in City of Glen Cove, Nassau County, New York. 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. Facility details on record include ramp surface: Hard Surface Launch, managed by: Municipal. 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.
Related: boat ramp near City of Glen Cove • public launch in Nassau • fishing access on Hempstead Bay • New York boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Hard Surface Launch |
|---|---|
| Managed By | Municipal |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hempstead Bay (Launch 25)
Is Hempstead Bay (Launch 25) free to use?
Yes, Hempstead Bay (Launch 25) is a public boat launch with free access in City of Glen Cove, New York.
What water does Hempstead Bay (Launch 25) access?
Hempstead Bay (Launch 25) provides boat launch access to Hempstead Bay in City of Glen Cove, New York.
How do I get to Hempstead Bay (Launch 25)?
Hempstead Bay (Launch 25) is located at coordinates 40.857175, -73.650031 in City of Glen Cove, New York. 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 3.7 mi of Hempstead Bay (Launch 25), providing alternative access points for this area's waters.