Jockey's Ridge Sound Access Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:22 PM)
- Tide
- 1.263 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 8652587 — Oregon Inlet Marina · 11.8 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — June 24
local timeFirst Quarter (67% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Jockey's Ridge Sound Access
| Location | Nags Head, North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Jockey'S Ridge Sound |
| Access Type | Public |
| Rating | 4.9/5 (35 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 35.952587, -75.632533 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Dare County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Jockey's Ridge Sound Access is a boat launch providing access to Jockey'S Ridge Sound in Nags Head, North Carolina at coordinates 35.95259, -75.63253. Rated 4.9/5 based on 35 Google reviews.
Jockey's Ridge Sound Access is a boat launch on Jockey'S Ridge Sound in Nags Head, Dare County, North Carolina. 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 Nags Head • public launch in Dare County • fishing access on Jockey'S Ridge Sound • North Carolina boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jockey's Ridge Sound Access
How is Jockey's Ridge Sound Access rated?
Jockey's Ridge Sound Access has a 4.9 out of 5 rating based on 35 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Jockey's Ridge Sound Access access?
Jockey's Ridge Sound Access provides boat launch access to Jockey'S Ridge Sound in Nags Head, North Carolina.
How do I get to Jockey's Ridge Sound Access?
Jockey's Ridge Sound Access is located at coordinates 35.952587, -75.632533 in Nags Head, 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
The area surrounding Jockey's Ridge Sound Access includes 6 other public boat ramps within 4.5 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.