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Launch Conditions

Good to launch

Conditions look good for launching.

Advisories
None active
Daylight
Sunset 8:24 PM
Tide
1.204 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 ago
Current Tide
1.20ft
above MLLW
Next High Tide
0.68ft
Thu, 3:32 PM UTC
Next Low Tide
-0.39ft
Thu, 1:42 AM UTC

Source: NOAA CO-OPS station 8773701Port O'Connor · 19.8 mi from this ramp

Launch Light & Moon — July 15

local time
First Light
6:10 AM
Sunrise
6:36 AM
Sunset
8:24 PM
Last Light
8:51 PM

New Moon (2% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.

Location

Quick Facts: Turtle Bay

Quick facts about Turtle Bay
LocationTexas
WaterbodyTurtle Bay
Access TypePublic - Free
Coordinates28.720600, -96.273700
HoursCheck on site
CountyMatagorda County
TidalYes - check tide charts before launching

Turtle Bay is a public boat launch providing access to Turtle Bay in Texas at coordinates 28.72060, -96.27370. Data published by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TX TPWD).

Turtle Bay is a public boat launch on Turtle Bay in Matagorda County, Texas. 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 launch in Matagorda County • fishing access on Turtle Bay • Texas boat launch

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Frequently Asked Questions About Turtle Bay

Is Turtle Bay free to use?

Yes, Turtle Bay is a public boat launch with free access in Texas.

What water does Turtle Bay access?

Turtle Bay provides boat launch access to Turtle Bay in Texas.

How do I get to Turtle Bay?

Turtle Bay is located at coordinates 28.720600, -96.273700 in Texas. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.

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