NE 55th St Municipal Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Not advisedLaunch not advised right now — Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect.
- Advisory
- Severe Thunderstorm Watch
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:26 PM
- Tide
- 4.636 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 8658120 — Wilmington · 22.9 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — June 23
local timeFirst Quarter (63% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: NE 55th St Municipal Boat Ramp
| Location | Oak Island, North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Ash Swamp |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.4/5 (62 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 33.920358, -78.107214 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Brunswick County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
NE 55th St Municipal Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Ash Swamp in Oak Island, North Carolina at coordinates 33.92036, -78.10721. Rated 4.4/5 based on 62 Google reviews.
NE 55th St Municipal Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Ash Swamp in Oak Island, Brunswick 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About NE 55th St Municipal Boat Ramp
Is NE 55th St Municipal Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, NE 55th St Municipal Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Oak Island, North Carolina.
How is NE 55th St Municipal Boat Ramp rated?
NE 55th St Municipal Boat Ramp has a 4.4 out of 5 rating based on 62 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does NE 55th St Municipal Boat Ramp access?
NE 55th St Municipal Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Ash Swamp in Oak Island, North Carolina.
How do I get to NE 55th St Municipal Boat Ramp?
NE 55th St Municipal Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 33.920358, -78.107214 in Oak Island, 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 NE 55th St Municipal Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 4.6 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.