Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 7:58 PM
- Tide
- 3.54 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 8449130 — Nantucket Island · 5.5 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — August 1
local timeWaning Gibbous (89% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Hither Creek Boat Ramp
| Location | Nantucket, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Hither Creek |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 41.274712, -70.202718 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Hither Creek Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Hither Creek in Nantucket, Massachusetts at coordinates 41.27471, -70.20272. Data published by Massachusetts Office of Fishing and Boating Access (MA OFBA).
Hither Creek Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Hither Creek in Nantucket, 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, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 2 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp in Nantucket • fishing access on Hither Creek • Massachusetts boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hither Creek Boat Ramp
Is Hither Creek Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Hither Creek Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Nantucket, Massachusetts.
What water does Hither Creek Boat Ramp access?
Hither Creek Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Hither Creek in Nantucket, Massachusetts.
How do I get to Hither Creek Boat Ramp?
Hither Creek Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 41.274712, -70.202718 in Nantucket, 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 2 other launch options within 5.6 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.