Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:11 PM
- Tide
- 1.732 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 8723970 — Vaca Key, Florida Bay · 18.9 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (83% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Long Key State Park - Kayak Beach
| Location | Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Atlantic Ocean |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 24.811880, -80.826209 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Monroe County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Long Key State Park - Kayak Beach is a public boat launch providing access to Atlantic Ocean in Florida at coordinates 24.81188, -80.82621. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Long Key State Park - Kayak Beach is a public boat launch on Atlantic Ocean in Monroe 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: Gravel Kayak Beach, restrooms: Flush Toilet, ada accessible: Yes. 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 Monroe County • fishing access on Atlantic Ocean • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Gravel Kayak Beach |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | Flush Toilet |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Hours | 8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year |
| Fee | Fee required |
| Managed By | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Long Key State Park - Kayak Beach
Is Long Key State Park - Kayak Beach free to use?
Yes, Long Key State Park - Kayak Beach is a public boat launch with free access in Florida.
What water does Long Key State Park - Kayak Beach access?
Long Key State Park - Kayak Beach provides boat launch access to Atlantic Ocean in Florida.
How do I get to Long Key State Park - Kayak Beach?
Long Key State Park - Kayak Beach is located at coordinates 24.811880, -80.826209 in 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 7.8 mi of Long Key State Park - Kayak Beach, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.