Messick Point Public Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:28 PM
- Tide
- 0.804 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 8638610 — Sewells Point · 11.6 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — June 23
local timeFirst Quarter (61% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Messick Point Public Boat Ramp
| Location | Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Back River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.8/5 (87 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 37.110728, -76.319248 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Messick Point Public Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Back River in Virginia Beach, Virginia at coordinates 37.11073, -76.31925. Rated 4.8/5 based on 87 Google reviews.
Messick Point Public Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Back River in Virginia Beach, Virginia. 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 ramp in Virginia Beach • fishing access on Back River • Virginia boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Messick Point Public Boat Ramp
Is Messick Point Public Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Messick Point Public Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
How is Messick Point Public Boat Ramp rated?
Messick Point Public Boat Ramp has a 4.8 out of 5 rating based on 87 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Messick Point Public Boat Ramp access?
Messick Point Public Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Back River in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
How do I get to Messick Point Public Boat Ramp?
Messick Point Public Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 37.110728, -76.319248 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. 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 2.7 mi of Messick Point Public Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.