Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:57 PM
- Tide
- 7.078 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 7 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 9444900 — Port Townsend · 17.4 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 23
local timeFirst Quarter (68% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Hicks Shine Boat Ramp
| Location | Washington |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Hood Canal |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 47.867304, -122.663680 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Hicks Shine Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Hood Canal in Washington at coordinates 47.86730, -122.66368.
Hicks Shine Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Hood Canal in Jefferson County, Washington. 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 launch in Jefferson County • fishing access on Hood Canal • Washington boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hicks Shine Boat Ramp
Is Hicks Shine Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Hicks Shine Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Washington.
What water does Hicks Shine Boat Ramp access?
Hicks Shine Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Hood Canal in Washington.
How do I get to Hicks Shine Boat Ramp?
Hicks Shine Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 47.867304, -122.663680 in Washington. 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 5.7 mi of Hicks Shine Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.