Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 6:55 PM
- Water level
- 0.67 ft
- Tide
- 1.515 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 8443970 — Boston · 10.6 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Charles River
Updated 35 min agoSource: USGS station 01103500 — CHARLES RIVER AT DOVER, MA · 3 mi from Charles River
Launch Light & Moon — September 15
local timeWaxing Crescent (15% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Charles River Boat Ramp
| Location | Newton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Charles River |
| Access Type | Public |
| Coordinates | 42.349445, -71.258233 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Charles River Boat Ramp is a boat launch providing access to Charles River in Newton, Massachusetts at coordinates 42.34945, -71.25823.
Charles River Boat Ramp is a boat launch on Charles River in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. 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.
Related: boat ramp near Newton • public launch in Middlesex County • fishing access on Charles River • Massachusetts boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Charles River Boat Ramp
What water does Charles River Boat Ramp access?
Charles River Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Charles River in Newton, Massachusetts.
How do I get to Charles River Boat Ramp?
Charles River Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 42.349445, -71.258233 in Newton, 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 Charles River Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 4.7 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.