Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:18 PM
- Tide
- 1.222 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 8724580 — Key West · 2.7 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — June 22
local timeFirst Quarter (49% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Smathers Beach Boat Ramp
| Location | Key West, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Atlantic Ocean |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 24.552525, -81.765197 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Monroe County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Smathers Beach Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Atlantic Ocean in Key West, Florida at coordinates 24.55252, -81.76520.
Smathers Beach Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Atlantic Ocean in Key West, Monroe 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. 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 Key West • public launch in Monroe County • fishing access on Atlantic Ocean • Florida boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Smathers Beach Boat Ramp
Is Smathers Beach Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Smathers Beach Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Key West, Florida.
What water does Smathers Beach Boat Ramp access?
Smathers Beach Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Atlantic Ocean in Key West, Florida.
How do I get to Smathers Beach Boat Ramp?
Smathers Beach Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 24.552525, -81.765197 in Key West, 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 Smathers Beach Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 2.2 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.