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Launch Conditions

Use caution

Launch with caution — limited daylight.

Advisories
None active
Daylight
Sunset 8:25 PM — under 2h
Water temp
84°F
Water level
1.44 ft
Tide
3.548 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
3.55ft
above MLLW
Next High Tide
3.21ft
Mon, 7:23 AM UTC
Next Low Tide
0.62ft
Mon, 1:35 AM UTC

Source: NOAA CO-OPS station 8594900Washington · 12.6 mi from this ramp

Live Water Conditions on Potomac River

Updated 1 hr ago
Gage Height
1.44ft
Streamflow
2490.0cfs
Water Temp
84°F

Source: USGS station 01638500POTOMAC RIVER AT POINT OF ROCKS, MD · 0.1 mi from Potomac River

Launch Light & Moon — July 26

local time
First Light
5:34 AM
Sunrise
6:04 AM
Sunset
8:25 PM
Last Light
8:55 PM

Waxing Gibbous (93% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.

Location

Quick Facts: Potomac River Boat Ramp

Quick facts about Potomac River Boat Ramp
LocationAlexandria, Virginia
WaterbodyPotomac River
Access TypePublic
Coordinates38.701054, -77.096689
HoursCheck on site
CountyFairfax
TidalYes - check tide charts before launching

Potomac River Boat Ramp is a boat launch providing access to Potomac River in Alexandria, Virginia at coordinates 38.70105, -77.09669.

Potomac River Boat Ramp is a boat launch on Potomac River in Alexandria, Fairfax County, Virginia. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, live USGS water level and temperature, 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 Alexandria • public launch in Fairfax • fishing access on Potomac River • Virginia boat launch

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Frequently Asked Questions About Potomac River Boat Ramp

What water does Potomac River Boat Ramp access?

Potomac River Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Potomac River in Alexandria, Virginia.

How do I get to Potomac River Boat Ramp?

Potomac River Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 38.701054, -77.096689 in Alexandria, Virginia. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.

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