Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:03 PM
- Tide
- 4.117 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 8 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 9446484 — Tacoma · 11.2 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 14
local timeNew Moon (0% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Towhead Island Boat Launch
| Location | Artondale, Washington |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Puget Sound |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 47.273866, -122.651363 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Pierce County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Towhead Island Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Puget Sound in Artondale, Washington at coordinates 47.27387, -122.65136.
Towhead Island Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Puget Sound in Artondale, Pierce County, Washington. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Towhead Island Boat Launch
Is Towhead Island Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Towhead Island Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Artondale, Washington.
What water does Towhead Island Boat Launch access?
Towhead Island Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Puget Sound in Artondale, Washington.
How do I get to Towhead Island Boat Launch?
Towhead Island Boat Launch is located at coordinates 47.273866, -122.651363 in Artondale, Washington. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
6 additional boat launches are located within 5.3 mi of Towhead Island Boat Launch, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.