Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:34 PM
- Water level
- 3.27 ft
- Tide
- 1.649 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 9414750 — Alameda · 2.7 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Lake Merritt
Updated 55 min agoSource: USGS station 11181040 — SAN LORENZO C A SAN LORENZO CA · 9.5 mi from Lake Merritt
Launch Light & Moon — June 22
local timeFirst Quarter (52% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: U.S. Coast Guard - Base Alameda
| Location | Alameda, California |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Merritt |
| Access Type | Public |
| Coordinates | 37.781506, -122.251576 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Alameda County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
U.S. Coast Guard - Base Alameda is a boat launch providing access to Lake Merritt in Alameda, California at coordinates 37.78151, -122.25158.
U.S. Coast Guard - Base Alameda is a boat launch on Lake Merritt in Alameda, Alameda County, California. 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 Alameda • public launch in Alameda County • fishing access on Lake Merritt • California boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About U.S. Coast Guard - Base Alameda
What water does U.S. Coast Guard - Base Alameda access?
U.S. Coast Guard - Base Alameda provides boat launch access to Lake Merritt in Alameda, California.
How do I get to U.S. Coast Guard - Base Alameda?
U.S. Coast Guard - Base Alameda is located at coordinates 37.781506, -122.251576 in Alameda, 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 U.S. Coast Guard - Base Alameda includes 6 other public boat ramps within 1.0 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.