Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:18 PM — under 2h
- Tide
- 2.549 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 8721604 — Trident Pier, Port Canaveral · 17.5 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 22
local timeFirst Quarter (58% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Horsecreek Non-Motorized Launch
| Location | Melbourne, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Indian River Lagoon |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 28.166713, -80.645711 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Brevard County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Horsecreek Non-Motorized Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Indian River Lagoon in Melbourne, Florida at coordinates 28.16671, -80.64571. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Horsecreek Non-Motorized Launch is a public boat launch on Indian River Lagoon in Melbourne, Brevard County, Florida. 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: Concrete Slope, fee: Free, managed by: City of Melbourne. 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 Melbourne • public launch in Brevard County • fishing access on Indian River Lagoon • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete Slope |
|---|---|
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | City of Melbourne |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Horsecreek Non-Motorized Launch
Is Horsecreek Non-Motorized Launch free to use?
Yes, Horsecreek Non-Motorized Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Melbourne, Florida.
What water does Horsecreek Non-Motorized Launch access?
Horsecreek Non-Motorized Launch provides boat launch access to Indian River Lagoon in Melbourne, Florida.
How do I get to Horsecreek Non-Motorized Launch?
Horsecreek Non-Motorized Launch is located at coordinates 28.166713, -80.645711 in Melbourne, 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 2.9 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.