Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:24 PM)
- Water level
- 107.81 ft
- Tide
- 10.117 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 · 1.4 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Blessing of the Bay
Updated 9 min agoSource: USGS station 01104715 — CHARLES RIVER, NEW CHARLES RIVER DAM AT BOSTON, MA · 0.8 mi from Blessing of the Bay
Launch Light & Moon — June 22
local timeFirst Quarter (48% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Duck Boat Ramp
| Location | Cambridge, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Blessing of the Bay |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.369579, -71.066730 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Duck Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Blessing of the Bay in Cambridge, Massachusetts at coordinates 42.36958, -71.06673.
Duck Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Blessing of the Bay in Cambridge, Middlesex County, 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 Duck Boat Ramp
Is Duck Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Duck Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
What water does Duck Boat Ramp access?
Duck Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Blessing of the Bay in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
How do I get to Duck Boat Ramp?
Duck Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 42.369579, -71.066730 in Cambridge, 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 1.0 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.