Skip to main content

Sunshine Skyway North Rest Area - Jet Ski Beach Boat Ramp

Launch Conditions

Good to launch

Conditions look good for launching.

Advisories
None active
Daylight
Sunset 8:24 PM
Water level
1.79 ft
Tide
2.926 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 ago
Current Tide
2.93ft
above MLLW
Next High Tide
2.41ft
Sun, 11:11 AM UTC
Next Low Tide
0.09ft
Sat, 6:44 PM UTC

Source: NOAA CO-OPS station 8726384Port Manatee · 7.0 mi from this ramp

Live Water Conditions on Fort Desoto - Mullet Key Bayou

Updated 37 min ago
Gage Height
1.79ft
Streamflow
-1.22cfs

Source: USGS station 02300082FROG CREEK NEAR RUBONIA FL · 11.1 mi from Fort Desoto - Mullet Key Bayou

Launch Light & Moon — July 25

local time
First Light
6:24 AM
Sunrise
6:49 AM
Sunset
8:24 PM
Last Light
8:49 PM

Waxing Gibbous (83% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.

Location

Quick Facts: Sunshine Skyway North Rest Area - Jet Ski Beach

Quick facts about Sunshine Skyway North Rest Area - Jet Ski Beach
LocationSaint Petersburg, Florida
WaterbodyFort Desoto - Mullet Key Bayou
Access TypePublic - Free
Coordinates27.654322, -82.675454
HoursCheck on site
CountyPinellas County
TidalYes - check tide charts before launching

Sunshine Skyway North Rest Area - Jet Ski Beach is a public boat launch providing access to Fort Desoto - Mullet Key Bayou in Saint Petersburg, Florida at coordinates 27.65432, -82.67545. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).

Sunshine Skyway North Rest Area - Jet Ski Beach is a public boat launch on Fort Desoto - Mullet Key Bayou in Saint Petersburg, Pinellas 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 managed by: Pinellas County. 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.

Related: boat ramp near Saint Petersburg • public launch in Pinellas County • fishing access on Fort Desoto - Mullet Key Bayou • Florida boat launch

Facilities & Amenities

Facilities and amenities at Sunshine Skyway North Rest Area - Jet Ski Beach
Managed ByPinellas County

Facility details from the managing agency's public records.

Explore more boat launches across Florida

View all Florida boat ramps

Buying or selling a boat?

Decode any boat's HIN free, or run a full $9.99 history report before you buy.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sunshine Skyway North Rest Area - Jet Ski Beach

Is Sunshine Skyway North Rest Area - Jet Ski Beach free to use?

Yes, Sunshine Skyway North Rest Area - Jet Ski Beach is a public boat launch with free access in Saint Petersburg, Florida.

What water does Sunshine Skyway North Rest Area - Jet Ski Beach access?

Sunshine Skyway North Rest Area - Jet Ski Beach provides boat launch access to Fort Desoto - Mullet Key Bayou in Saint Petersburg, Florida.

How do I get to Sunshine Skyway North Rest Area - Jet Ski Beach?

Sunshine Skyway North Rest Area - Jet Ski Beach is located at coordinates 27.654322, -82.675454 in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.

Get Directions

Navigate directly to this boat launch using your preferred mapping service:

Find More Ramps

Discover other boat launches and marinas in your area

Find boat ramps near me