USCG Station Fort Macon Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:23 PM)
- Tide
- 0.774 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 agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8656483 — Beaufort, Duke Marine Lab · 1.5 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — June 24
local timeFirst Quarter (66% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: USCG Station Fort Macon
| Location | Atlantic Beach, North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Newport River |
| Access Type | Public |
| Rating | 5.0/5 (1 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 34.696934, -76.680938 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Carteret |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
| Phone | (252) 247-4583 |
USCG Station Fort Macon is a boat launch providing access to Newport River in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina at coordinates 34.69693, -76.68094. Rated 5.0/5 based on 1 Google reviews.
USCG Station Fort Macon is a boat launch on Newport River in Atlantic Beach, Carteret County, North Carolina. 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 ramp near Atlantic Beach • public launch in Carteret • fishing access on Newport River • North Carolina boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About USCG Station Fort Macon
How is USCG Station Fort Macon rated?
USCG Station Fort Macon has a 5.0 out of 5 rating based on 1 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does USCG Station Fort Macon access?
USCG Station Fort Macon provides boat launch access to Newport River in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina.
How do I get to USCG Station Fort Macon?
USCG Station Fort Macon is located at coordinates 34.696934, -76.680938 in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. 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 1.8 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.