Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:10 PM)
- Water level
- 4.17 ft
- Tide
- 3.005 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 · 1.2 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on New Bedford Harbor
Updated 49 min agoSource: USGS station 01105917 — MATTAPOISETT RIVER NEAR MATTAPOISETT, MA · 4.5 mi from New Bedford Harbor
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (72% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Clarks Cove
| Location | New Bedford, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | New Bedford Harbor |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 41.603557, -70.914935 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Clarks Cove is a public boat launch providing access to New Bedford Harbor in New Bedford, Massachusetts at coordinates 41.60356, -70.91493. Data published by Massachusetts Office of Fishing and Boating Access (MA OFBA).
Clarks Cove is a public boat launch on New Bedford Harbor in New Bedford, 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 Clarks Cove
Is Clarks Cove free to use?
Yes, Clarks Cove is a public boat launch with free access in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
What water does Clarks Cove access?
Clarks Cove provides boat launch access to New Bedford Harbor in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
How do I get to Clarks Cove?
Clarks Cove is located at coordinates 41.603557, -70.914935 in New Bedford, 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 2.7 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.