Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:28 PM — under 2h
- Water level
- 2.88 ft
- Tide
- 3.99 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 5 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8639348 — Money Point · 5.4 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Lake Jean
Updated 16 min agoSource: USGS station 01538720 — Fishing Creek at Grassmere Park, PA · 6.1 mi from Lake Jean
Launch Light & Moon — June 23
local timeFirst Quarter (64% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Sailboat launch
| Location | Portsmouth, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Jean |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 36.834422, -76.369994 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Sailboat launch is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Jean in Portsmouth, Virginia at coordinates 36.83442, -76.36999.
Sailboat launch is a public boat launch on Lake Jean in Portsmouth, 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, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sailboat launch
Is Sailboat launch free to use?
Yes, Sailboat launch is a public boat launch with free access in Portsmouth, Virginia.
What water does Sailboat launch access?
Sailboat launch provides boat launch access to Lake Jean in Portsmouth, Virginia.
How do I get to Sailboat launch?
Sailboat launch is located at coordinates 36.834422, -76.369994 in Portsmouth, 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 4.5 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.