Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:17 PM
- Water level
- 0.96 ft
- Tide
- 2.074 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 5 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8516945 — Kings Point · 6.2 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Hempstead Bay
Updated 21 days agoSource: USGS station 01311500 — VALLEY STREAM AT VALLEY STREAM NY · 2.8 mi from Hempstead Bay
Launch Light & Moon — July 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (85% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Hempstead Bay (Launch 30)
| Location | Village of Sea Cliff, New York |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Hempstead Bay |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 40.835316, -73.651348 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Nassau |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Hempstead Bay (Launch 30) is a public boat launch providing access to Hempstead Bay in Village of Sea Cliff, New York at coordinates 40.83532, -73.65135. Data published by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NY DEC).
Hempstead Bay (Launch 30) is a public boat launch on Hempstead Bay in Village of Sea Cliff, 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 Village of Sea Cliff • 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 30)
Is Hempstead Bay (Launch 30) free to use?
Yes, Hempstead Bay (Launch 30) is a public boat launch with free access in Village of Sea Cliff, New York.
What water does Hempstead Bay (Launch 30) access?
Hempstead Bay (Launch 30) provides boat launch access to Hempstead Bay in Village of Sea Cliff, New York.
How do I get to Hempstead Bay (Launch 30)?
Hempstead Bay (Launch 30) is located at coordinates 40.835316, -73.651348 in Village of Sea Cliff, 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
The area surrounding Hempstead Bay (Launch 30) includes 6 other public boat ramps within 3.3 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.