Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:11 PM)
- Water level
- 11.4 ft
- Tide
- 2.717 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 8722956 — South Port Everglades · 3.8 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Snook Creek
Updated 35 min agoSource: USGS station 261710080190001 — SITE 19 IN CONSERVATION AREA 2A NR CORAL SPRINGS · 14.2 mi from Snook Creek
Launch Light & Moon — July 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (82% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Sailboat Bend Preserve/Townsend Park Dock
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Snook Creek |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 26.120209, -80.160480 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Broward County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Sailboat Bend Preserve/Townsend Park Dock is a public boat launch providing access to Snook Creek in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at coordinates 26.12021, -80.16048. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Sailboat Bend Preserve/Townsend Park Dock is a public boat launch on Snook Creek in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida. 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. Facility details on record include ramp surface: Floating Dock, restrooms: No Toilet, ada accessible: No. 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 Fort Lauderdale • public launch in Broward County • fishing access on Snook Creek • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Floating Dock |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | No Toilet |
| ADA Accessible | No |
| Hours | 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | City of Fort Lauderdale |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sailboat Bend Preserve/Townsend Park Dock
Is Sailboat Bend Preserve/Townsend Park Dock free to use?
Yes, Sailboat Bend Preserve/Townsend Park Dock is a public boat launch with free access in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
What water does Sailboat Bend Preserve/Townsend Park Dock access?
Sailboat Bend Preserve/Townsend Park Dock provides boat launch access to Snook Creek in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
How do I get to Sailboat Bend Preserve/Townsend Park Dock?
Sailboat Bend Preserve/Townsend Park Dock is located at coordinates 26.120209, -80.160480 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 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 Sailboat Bend Preserve/Townsend Park Dock includes 6 other public boat ramps within 1.0 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.