Shelter Island Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 7:58 PM
- Tide
- 5.77 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 9410170 — San Diego · 2.7 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 12
local timeNew Moon (4% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Shelter Island Boat Ramp
| Location | San Diego, California |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Safe Harbor |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.6/5 (330 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 32.715539, -117.223367 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | San Diego County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Shelter Island Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Safe Harbor in San Diego, California at coordinates 32.71554, -117.22337. Rated 4.6/5 based on 330 Google reviews.
Shelter Island Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Safe Harbor in San Diego, San Diego County, 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.
Related: boat ramp near San Diego • public launch in San Diego County • fishing access on Safe Harbor • California boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shelter Island Boat Ramp
Is Shelter Island Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Shelter Island Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in San Diego, California.
How is Shelter Island Boat Ramp rated?
Shelter Island Boat Ramp has a 4.6 out of 5 rating based on 330 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Shelter Island Boat Ramp access?
Shelter Island Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Safe Harbor in San Diego, California.
How do I get to Shelter Island Boat Ramp?
Shelter Island Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 32.715539, -117.223367 in San Diego, 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
The area surrounding Shelter Island Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 2.2 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.