Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:09 PM
- Tide
- 1.119 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 · 5.3 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 20
local timeFirst Quarter (34% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Hither Creek
| Location | Nantucket, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Hither Creek |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 41.274516, -70.197129 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Hither Creek is a public boat launch providing access to Hither Creek in Nantucket, Massachusetts at coordinates 41.27452, -70.19713. Data published by Massachusetts Office of Fishing and Boating Access (MA OFBA).
Hither Creek 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hither Creek
Is Hither Creek free to use?
Yes, Hither Creek is a public boat launch with free access in Nantucket, Massachusetts.
What water does Hither Creek access?
Hither Creek provides boat launch access to Hither Creek in Nantucket, Massachusetts.
How do I get to Hither Creek?
Hither Creek is located at coordinates 41.274516, -70.197129 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
2 additional boat launches are located within 5.3 mi of Hither Creek, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.