Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:25 PM)
- Water level
- 5.5 ft
- Tide
- 2.805 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 8419870 — Seavey Island · 19.8 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Merrimack River
Updated 29 min agoSource: USGS station 01092000 — MERRIMACK R NR GOFFS FALLS, BELOW MANCHESTER, NH · 5.9 mi from Merrimack River
Launch Light & Moon — June 22
local timeFirst Quarter (46% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Joppa Slip
| Location | Newburyport, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Merrimack River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.806392, -70.857566 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Essex County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Joppa Slip is a public boat launch providing access to Merrimack River in Newburyport, Massachusetts at coordinates 42.80639, -70.85757. Data published by Massachusetts Office of Fishing and Boating Access (MA OFBA).
Joppa Slip is a public boat launch on Merrimack River in Newburyport, Essex County, 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, 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 Joppa Slip
Is Joppa Slip free to use?
Yes, Joppa Slip is a public boat launch with free access in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
What water does Joppa Slip access?
Joppa Slip provides boat launch access to Merrimack River in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
How do I get to Joppa Slip?
Joppa Slip is located at coordinates 42.806392, -70.857566 in Newburyport, 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 1.3 mi of Joppa Slip, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.