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Turtle Beach Boat Ramp

Sarasota, FL · Little Sarasota Bay · saltwater
✓ FWC-listed public ramp

South Siesta Key ramp providing scenic Gulf access. Small, uncrowded facility with beach access and family amenities. Popular for kayaking and small boat launching. Expect 3 launch lanes and roughly 20 vehicle-and-trailer parking spaces. It provides saltwater access to Little Sarasota Bay. The site offers restrooms, picnic area and playground.

Lanes
3
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
20
Hours
6:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Facilities

RestroomsPicnic AreaPlayground
Get directions

8832 Midnight Pass Road, Sarasota, FL 34242 · GPS: 27.21823, -82.51627

Frequently Asked Questions

How many launch lanes does Turtle Beach Boat Ramp have?

Turtle Beach Boat Ramp has 3 launch lanes.

Is there trailer parking at Turtle Beach Boat Ramp?

Yes — there are approximately 20 vehicle-and-trailer parking spaces at Turtle Beach Boat Ramp.

What water does Turtle Beach Boat Ramp access?

Turtle Beach Boat Ramp provides saltwater access to Little Sarasota Bay.

What facilities are available at Turtle Beach Boat Ramp?

Facilities at Turtle Beach Boat Ramp include: restrooms, picnic area, playground.

What is the tide at Turtle Beach Boat Ramp today?

Tide predictions for Turtle Beach Boat Ramp come from the NOAA station at Sarasota, about 8 miles from the ramp. The tide chart on this page shows today's high and low tide times and heights, updated daily from NOAA, plus predictions for the coming week.

Where is Turtle Beach Boat Ramp located?

Turtle Beach Boat Ramp is located at 8832 Midnight Pass Road, Sarasota, FL 34242 in Sarasota County, Florida.

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Tides — Sarasota ET

Thu, Aug 27
1:46 AMHigh · 1.7 ft
6:58 AMLow · 1.2 ft
12:26 PMHigh · 2.4 ft
8:18 PMLow · 0.4 ft
Fri, Aug 28
1:52 AMHigh · 1.7 ft
7:40 AMLow · 1.0 ft
1:07 PMHigh · 2.4 ft
8:42 PMLow · 0.5 ft
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Predictions are for NOAA station Sarasota, about 8 mi from this ramp. Times are Eastern Time (ET) — the zone at the station. Heights are water level relative to the station datum — not depth at the ramp. Wind and weather can change actual levels.

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Fuel Nearby

Mobil ↗1.6 mi
Road fuel for tow vehicles — hours and diesel noted where known. Station data © OpenStreetMap contributors.