Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:10 PM)
- Tide
- 8.158 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 9447130 — Seattle · 3.2 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — June 22
local timeFirst Quarter (48% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Waterway 23 Boat Launch
| Location | Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Washington Ship Canal |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 47.648534, -122.346718 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | King County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Waterway 23 Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Washington Ship Canal in Seattle, Washington at coordinates 47.64853, -122.34672.
Waterway 23 Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Lake Washington Ship Canal in Seattle, King 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.
Related: boat ramp near Seattle • public launch in King County • fishing access on Lake Washington Ship Canal • Washington boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waterway 23 Boat Launch
Is Waterway 23 Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Waterway 23 Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Seattle, Washington.
What water does Waterway 23 Boat Launch access?
Waterway 23 Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Lake Washington Ship Canal in Seattle, Washington.
How do I get to Waterway 23 Boat Launch?
Waterway 23 Boat Launch is located at coordinates 47.648534, -122.346718 in Seattle, 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 0.9 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.