Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:24 PM)
- Water level
- 1.26 ft
- Tide
- 10.147 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 · 15.0 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Salem Harbor
Updated 13 min agoSource: USGS station 01102345 — SAUGUS RIVER AT SAUGUS IRONWORKS AT SAUGUS, MA · 7.6 mi from Salem Harbor
Launch Light & Moon — June 22
local timeFirst Quarter (48% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Kernwood Marina
| Location | Salem, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Salem Harbor |
| Access Type | Private |
| Coordinates | 42.540569, -70.898885 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Essex County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Kernwood Marina is a boat launch providing access to Salem Harbor in Salem, Massachusetts at coordinates 42.54057, -70.89889. Data published by Massachusetts Office of Fishing and Boating Access (MA OFBA).
Kernwood Marina is a private boat launch on Salem Harbor in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. This is a private or restricted facility — confirm access requirements, fees, or membership before towing out. 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.
Related: boat ramp near Salem • public launch in Essex County • fishing access on Salem Harbor • Massachusetts boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kernwood Marina
Is Kernwood Marina free to use?
Kernwood Marina is a private facility. Contact the operator for access information.
What water does Kernwood Marina access?
Kernwood Marina provides boat launch access to Salem Harbor in Salem, Massachusetts.
How do I get to Kernwood Marina?
Kernwood Marina is located at coordinates 42.540569, -70.898885 in Salem, 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 Kernwood Marina includes 6 other public boat ramps within 1.6 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.