Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:16 PM
- Water level
- 0.23 ft
- Tide
- 6.617 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 8467150 — Bridgeport · 19.7 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Long Island Sound/Northport Bay
Updated 30 min agoSource: USGS station 01303500 — COLD SPRING BROOK AT COLD SPRING HARBOR NY · 6 mi from Long Island Sound/Northport Bay
Launch Light & Moon — July 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (83% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Long Island Sound/Northport Bay (Launch 54)
| Location | Fort Salonga, New York |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Long Island Sound/Northport Bay |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 40.920078, -73.351427 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Suffolk |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Long Island Sound/Northport Bay (Launch 54) is a public boat launch providing access to Long Island Sound/Northport Bay in Fort Salonga, New York at coordinates 40.92008, -73.35143. Data published by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NY DEC).
Long Island Sound/Northport Bay (Launch 54) is a public boat launch on Long Island Sound/Northport Bay in Fort Salonga, Suffolk 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 Fort Salonga • public launch in Suffolk • fishing access on Long Island Sound/Northport 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 Long Island Sound/Northport Bay (Launch 54)
Is Long Island Sound/Northport Bay (Launch 54) free to use?
Yes, Long Island Sound/Northport Bay (Launch 54) is a public boat launch with free access in Fort Salonga, New York.
What water does Long Island Sound/Northport Bay (Launch 54) access?
Long Island Sound/Northport Bay (Launch 54) provides boat launch access to Long Island Sound/Northport Bay in Fort Salonga, New York.
How do I get to Long Island Sound/Northport Bay (Launch 54)?
Long Island Sound/Northport Bay (Launch 54) is located at coordinates 40.920078, -73.351427 in Fort Salonga, 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 2.0 mi of Long Island Sound/Northport Bay (Launch 54), providing alternative access points for this area's waters.