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Launch Conditions

Good to launch

Conditions look good for launching.

Advisories
None active
Daylight
Sunset 8:26 PM
Water level
11.18 ft
Tide
1.301 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 ago
Current Tide
1.30ft
above MLLW
Next High Tide
3.09ft
Fri, 8:01 PM UTC
Next Low Tide
0.41ft
Sat, 2:56 AM UTC

Source: NOAA CO-OPS station 8461490New London · 15.1 mi from this ramp

Live Water Conditions on Connecticut River

Updated 29 min ago
Gage Height
11.18ft
Streamflow
12,800cfs

Source: USGS station 01154500CONNECTICUT RIVER AT NORTH WALPOLE, NH · 6.9 mi from Connecticut River

Launch Light & Moon — June 26

local time
First Light
4:43 AM
Sunrise
5:17 AM
Sunset
8:26 PM
Last Light
9:00 PM

Waxing Gibbous (88% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.

Location

Quick Facts: Essex Boat Ramp

Quick facts about Essex Boat Ramp
LocationEssex, Connecticut
WaterbodyConnecticut River
Access TypePublic - Free
Rating4.5/5 (2 reviews)
Coordinates41.350866, -72.384728
HoursCheck on site
CountyLower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
TidalYes - check tide charts before launching

Essex Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Connecticut River in Essex, Connecticut at coordinates 41.35087, -72.38473. Rated 4.5/5 based on 2 Google reviews.

Essex Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Connecticut River in Essex, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County, Connecticut. 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.

Related: boat ramp near Essex • public launch in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region • fishing access on Connecticut River • Connecticut boat launch

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Frequently Asked Questions About Essex Boat Ramp

Is Essex Boat Ramp free to use?

Yes, Essex Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Essex, Connecticut.

How is Essex Boat Ramp rated?

Essex Boat Ramp has a 4.5 out of 5 rating based on 2 Google reviews from boaters.

What water does Essex Boat Ramp access?

Essex Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Connecticut River in Essex, Connecticut.

How do I get to Essex Boat Ramp?

Essex Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 41.350866, -72.384728 in Essex, Connecticut. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.

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