Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:14 PM)
- Water level
- 2.86 ft
- Tide
- 8.102 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 8418150 — Portland · 8.8 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Scarborough River
Updated 13 min agoSource: USGS station 432742070225401 — Saco River at Camp Ellis near Saco, Maine · 6.4 mi from Scarborough River
Launch Light & Moon — July 23
local timeWaxing Gibbous (69% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Ferry Beach
| Location | Scarborough, Maine |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Scarborough River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 43.543328, -70.322414 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Cumberland County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Ferry Beach is a public boat launch providing access to Scarborough River in Scarborough, Maine at coordinates 43.54333, -70.32241. Data published by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (ME IFW).
Ferry Beach is a public boat launch on Scarborough River in Scarborough, Cumberland County, Maine. 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 Ferry Beach
Is Ferry Beach free to use?
Yes, Ferry Beach is a public boat launch with free access in Scarborough, Maine.
What water does Ferry Beach access?
Ferry Beach provides boat launch access to Scarborough River in Scarborough, Maine.
How do I get to Ferry Beach?
Ferry Beach is located at coordinates 43.543328, -70.322414 in Scarborough, Maine. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Ferry Beach includes 6 other public boat ramps within 6.3 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.