Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (7:09 PM)
- Water level
- 2.06 ft
- Tide
- 1.578 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 8447386 — Fall River · 3.4 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Cole River
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 01109403 — TEN MILE R., PAWTUCKET AVE. AT E. PROVIDENCE, RI · 9.4 mi from Cole River
Launch Light & Moon — September 7
local timeWaning Crescent (15% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Cole River
| Location | Swansea, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Cole River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 41.726584, -71.223202 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Cole River is a public boat launch providing access to Cole River in Swansea, Massachusetts at coordinates 41.72658, -71.22320. Data published by Massachusetts Office of Fishing and Boating Access (MA OFBA).
Cole River is a public boat launch on Cole River in Swansea, 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 Cole River
Is Cole River free to use?
Yes, Cole River is a public boat launch with free access in Swansea, Massachusetts.
What water does Cole River access?
Cole River provides boat launch access to Cole River in Swansea, Massachusetts.
How do I get to Cole River?
Cole River is located at coordinates 41.726584, -71.223202 in Swansea, 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 3.5 mi of Cole River, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.