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Launch Conditions

Good to launch

Conditions look good for launching.

Advisories
None active
Daylight
Sunset 8:23 PM
Tide
3.589 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 ago
Current Tide
3.59ft
above MLLW
Next High Tide
2.52ft
Thu, 4:57 AM UTC
Next Low Tide
0.55ft
Wed, 11:14 PM UTC

Source: NOAA CO-OPS station 8656483Beaufort, Duke Marine Lab · 4.6 mi from this ramp

Launch Light & Moon — June 24

local time
First Light
5:25 AM
Sunrise
5:54 AM
Sunset
8:23 PM
Last Light
8:53 PM

Waxing Gibbous (72% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.

Location

Quick Facts: Morehead City Boat Ramp

Quick facts about Morehead City Boat Ramp
LocationMorehead City, North Carolina
WaterbodyAtlantic Ocean
Access TypePublic - Free
Rating4.7/5 (154 reviews)
Coordinates34.722697, -76.750932
HoursCheck on site
CountyCarteret County
TidalYes - check tide charts before launching

Morehead City Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Atlantic Ocean in Morehead City, North Carolina at coordinates 34.72270, -76.75093. Rated 4.7/5 based on 154 Google reviews.

Morehead City Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Atlantic Ocean in Morehead City, Carteret County, North Carolina. 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 near Morehead City • public launch in Carteret County • fishing access on Atlantic Ocean • North Carolina boat launch

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Frequently Asked Questions About Morehead City Boat Ramp

Is Morehead City Boat Ramp free to use?

Yes, Morehead City Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Morehead City, North Carolina.

How is Morehead City Boat Ramp rated?

Morehead City Boat Ramp has a 4.7 out of 5 rating based on 154 Google reviews from boaters.

What water does Morehead City Boat Ramp access?

Morehead City Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Atlantic Ocean in Morehead City, North Carolina.

How do I get to Morehead City Boat Ramp?

Morehead City Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 34.722697, -76.750932 in Morehead City, North Carolina. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.

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