Willoughby Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:28 PM — under 2h
- Tide
- 3.301 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 8638610 — Sewells Point · 2.7 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — June 23
local timeFirst Quarter (64% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Willoughby Boat Ramp
| Location | Norfolk, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Chesapeake Bay |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.5/5 (278 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 36.964270, -76.288116 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
| Phone | (757) 441-1605 |
Willoughby Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Chesapeake Bay in Norfolk, Virginia at coordinates 36.96427, -76.28812. Rated 4.5/5 based on 278 Google reviews.
Willoughby Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Chesapeake Bay in Norfolk, Virginia. 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 Willoughby Boat Ramp
Is Willoughby Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Willoughby Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Norfolk, Virginia.
How is Willoughby Boat Ramp rated?
Willoughby Boat Ramp has a 4.5 out of 5 rating based on 278 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Willoughby Boat Ramp access?
Willoughby Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Chesapeake Bay in Norfolk, Virginia.
How do I get to Willoughby Boat Ramp?
Willoughby Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 36.964270, -76.288116 in Norfolk, Virginia. 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 Willoughby Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 5.5 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.