NC Wildlife Beaufort Boating Access Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:23 PM)
- Tide
- 0.902 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 8656483 — Beaufort, Duke Marine Lab · 2.3 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — June 24
local timeFirst Quarter (66% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: NC Wildlife Beaufort Boating Access
| Location | Beaufort, North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Newport River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.9/5 (14 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 34.710136, -76.632065 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Carteret County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
NC Wildlife Beaufort Boating Access is a public boat launch providing access to Newport River in Beaufort, North Carolina at coordinates 34.71014, -76.63206. Rated 4.9/5 based on 14 Google reviews.
NC Wildlife Beaufort Boating Access is a public boat launch on Newport River in Beaufort, 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 Beaufort • public launch in Carteret County • fishing access on Newport River • North Carolina boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About NC Wildlife Beaufort Boating Access
Is NC Wildlife Beaufort Boating Access free to use?
Yes, NC Wildlife Beaufort Boating Access is a public boat launch with free access in Beaufort, North Carolina.
How is NC Wildlife Beaufort Boating Access rated?
NC Wildlife Beaufort Boating Access has a 4.9 out of 5 rating based on 14 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does NC Wildlife Beaufort Boating Access access?
NC Wildlife Beaufort Boating Access provides boat launch access to Newport River in Beaufort, North Carolina.
How do I get to NC Wildlife Beaufort Boating Access?
NC Wildlife Beaufort Boating Access is located at coordinates 34.710136, -76.632065 in Beaufort, 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 NC Wildlife Beaufort Boating Access includes 6 other public boat ramps within 2.8 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.