Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:10 PM)
- Water level
- 4.26 ft
- Tide
- 1.299 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 8447636 — New Bedford Harbor · 4.0 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Buzzards Bay
Updated 23 min agoSource: USGS station 01105917 — MATTAPOISETT RIVER NEAR MATTAPOISETT, MA · 4.6 mi from Buzzards Bay
Launch Light & Moon — July 23
local timeWaxing Gibbous (70% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Buzzards Bay
| Location | Fairhaven, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Buzzards Bay |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 41.595800, -70.843660 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Buzzards Bay is a public boat launch providing access to Buzzards Bay in Fairhaven, Massachusetts at coordinates 41.59580, -70.84366. Data published by Massachusetts Office of Fishing and Boating Access (MA OFBA).
Buzzards Bay is a public boat launch on Buzzards Bay in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. 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, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Buzzards Bay
Is Buzzards Bay free to use?
Yes, Buzzards Bay is a public boat launch with free access in Fairhaven, Massachusetts.
What water does Buzzards Bay access?
Buzzards Bay provides boat launch access to Buzzards Bay in Fairhaven, Massachusetts.
How do I get to Buzzards Bay?
Buzzards Bay is located at coordinates 41.595800, -70.843660 in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. 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 Buzzards Bay includes 6 other public boat ramps within 3.7 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.