Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:12 PM)
- Tide
- 7.64 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 · 16.5 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (74% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Jacobs Pond
| Location | Norwell, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Jacobs Pond |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.164155, -70.853177 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Jacobs Pond is a public boat launch providing access to Jacobs Pond in Norwell, Massachusetts at coordinates 42.16416, -70.85318. Data published by Massachusetts Office of Fishing and Boating Access (MA OFBA).
Jacobs Pond is a public boat launch on Jacobs Pond in Norwell, 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 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jacobs Pond
Is Jacobs Pond free to use?
Yes, Jacobs Pond is a public boat launch with free access in Norwell, Massachusetts.
What water does Jacobs Pond access?
Jacobs Pond provides boat launch access to Jacobs Pond in Norwell, Massachusetts.
How do I get to Jacobs Pond?
Jacobs Pond is located at coordinates 42.164155, -70.853177 in Norwell, 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
The area surrounding Jacobs Pond includes 6 other public boat ramps within 5.9 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.