Pier 52 Boat Launch
Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 7:32 PM
- Tide
- 5.632 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 7 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 9414750 — Alameda · 4.7 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — September 6
local timeWaning Crescent (27% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Pier 52 Boat Launch
| Location | San Francisco, California |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Pacific Ocean |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.4/5 (66 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 37.771667, -122.386404 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
| Phone | (415) 274-0400 |
Pier 52 Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Pacific Ocean in San Francisco, California at coordinates 37.77167, -122.38640. Rated 4.4/5 based on 66 Google reviews.
Pier 52 Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Pacific Ocean in San Francisco, California. 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 Pier 52 Boat Launch
Is Pier 52 Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Pier 52 Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in San Francisco, California.
How is Pier 52 Boat Launch rated?
Pier 52 Boat Launch has a 4.4 out of 5 rating based on 66 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Pier 52 Boat Launch access?
Pier 52 Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Pacific Ocean in San Francisco, California.
How do I get to Pier 52 Boat Launch?
Pier 52 Boat Launch is located at coordinates 37.771667, -122.386404 in San Francisco, California. 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 0.6 mi of Pier 52 Boat Launch, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.