Peterson Yacht Basin Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:28 PM)
- Tide
- 2.618 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 · 4.7 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — June 24
local timeFirst Quarter (68% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Peterson Yacht Basin Boat Ramp
| Location | Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Hampton Roads |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.2/5 (65 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 36.983746, -76.397568 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Newport News |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
| Phone | (757) 926-1400 |
Peterson Yacht Basin Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Hampton Roads in Newport News, Virginia at coordinates 36.98375, -76.39757. Data published by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VA DWR). Rated 4.2/5 based on 65 Google reviews.
Peterson Yacht Basin Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Hampton Roads in Newport News, Newport News County, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Peterson Yacht Basin Boat Ramp
Is Peterson Yacht Basin Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Peterson Yacht Basin Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Newport News, Virginia.
How is Peterson Yacht Basin Boat Ramp rated?
Peterson Yacht Basin Boat Ramp has a 4.2 out of 5 rating based on 65 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Peterson Yacht Basin Boat Ramp access?
Peterson Yacht Basin Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Hampton Roads in Newport News, Virginia.
How do I get to Peterson Yacht Basin Boat Ramp?
Peterson Yacht Basin Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 36.983746, -76.397568 in Newport News, 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 5.3 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.