Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — Rip Current Statement in effect.
- Advisory
- Rip Current Statement
- Daylight
- Sunset 6:49 PM — under 2h
- Water level
- 1 ft
- Tide
- 9.238 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 · 16.1 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Salem Harbor
Updated 18 min agoSource: USGS station 01102345 — SAUGUS RIVER AT SAUGUS IRONWORKS AT SAUGUS, MA · 7.6 mi from Salem Harbor
Launch Light & Moon — September 18
local timeFirst Quarter (47% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Draper's Point
| Location | Beverly, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Salem Harbor |
| Access Type | Public |
| Coordinates | 42.553779, -70.886514 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Essex County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Draper's Point is a boat launch providing access to Salem Harbor in Beverly, Massachusetts at coordinates 42.55378, -70.88651.
Draper's Point is a boat launch on Salem Harbor in Beverly, Essex 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 Beverly • public launch in Essex County • fishing access on Salem Harbor • Massachusetts boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Draper's Point
What water does Draper's Point access?
Draper's Point provides boat launch access to Salem Harbor in Beverly, Massachusetts.
How do I get to Draper's Point?
Draper's Point is located at coordinates 42.553779, -70.886514 in Beverly, 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 1.8 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.