Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:12 PM
- Tide
- 1.732 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 8723970 — Vaca Key, Florida Bay · 1.8 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (83% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Sombrero Beach Kayak Launch
| Location | Marathon, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Sister Creek |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 24.691937, -81.087103 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Monroe County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Sombrero Beach Kayak Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Sister Creek in Marathon, Florida at coordinates 24.69194, -81.08710. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Sombrero Beach Kayak Launch is a public boat launch on Sister Creek in Marathon, 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. Facility details on record include ramp surface: Canoe Launch Shoreline, restrooms: Flush Toilet, hours: 30 min before sunrise - 30 min after sunset. 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 Marathon • public launch in Monroe County • fishing access on Sister Creek • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Canoe Launch Shoreline |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | Flush Toilet |
| Hours | 30 min before sunrise - 30 min after sunset |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | City of Marathon |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sombrero Beach Kayak Launch
Is Sombrero Beach Kayak Launch free to use?
Yes, Sombrero Beach Kayak Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Marathon, Florida.
What water does Sombrero Beach Kayak Launch access?
Sombrero Beach Kayak Launch provides boat launch access to Sister Creek in Marathon, Florida.
How do I get to Sombrero Beach Kayak Launch?
Sombrero Beach Kayak Launch is located at coordinates 24.691937, -81.087103 in Marathon, 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 Sombrero Beach Kayak Launch includes 6 other public boat ramps within 2.9 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.