South Shores Boat Launching Area Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:00 PM)
- Tide
- 2.253 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 · 4.1 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 7
local timeLast Quarter (41% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: South Shores Boat Launching Area
| Location | San Diego, California |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Safe Harbor |
| Access Type | Public |
| Rating | 4.5/5 (161 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 32.764209, -117.217944 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | San Diego County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
South Shores Boat Launching Area is a boat launch providing access to Safe Harbor in San Diego, California at coordinates 32.76421, -117.21794. Rated 4.5/5 based on 161 Google reviews.
South Shores Boat Launching Area is a boat launch on Safe Harbor in San Diego, San Diego County, California. 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 South Shores Boat Launching Area
How is South Shores Boat Launching Area rated?
South Shores Boat Launching Area has a 4.5 out of 5 rating based on 161 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does South Shores Boat Launching Area access?
South Shores Boat Launching Area provides boat launch access to Safe Harbor in San Diego, California.
How do I get to South Shores Boat Launching Area?
South Shores Boat Launching Area is located at coordinates 32.764209, -117.217944 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 South Shores Boat Launching Area includes 6 other public boat ramps within 1.9 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.