Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (6:57 PM)
- Tide
- 1.352 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 8773701 — Port O'Connor · 19.8 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — October 13
local timeWaxing Crescent (8% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Turtle Bay
| Location | Texas |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Turtle Bay |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 28.720600, -96.273700 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Matagorda County |
| Tidal | Yes - 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.
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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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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 7.5 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.