Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 7:57 PM
- Tide
- 7.148 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 · 23.0 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — August 6
local timeLast Quarter (41% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Kettle Cove Landing
| Location | Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | West Pond |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.576176, -70.715439 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Essex County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Kettle Cove Landing is a public boat launch providing access to West Pond in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts at coordinates 42.57618, -70.71544.
Kettle Cove Landing is a public boat launch on West Pond in Manchester-by-the-Sea, 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, 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 Kettle Cove Landing
Is Kettle Cove Landing free to use?
Yes, Kettle Cove Landing is a public boat launch with free access in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts.
What water does Kettle Cove Landing access?
Kettle Cove Landing provides boat launch access to West Pond in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts.
How do I get to Kettle Cove Landing?
Kettle Cove Landing is located at coordinates 42.576176, -70.715439 in Manchester-by-the-Sea, 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 Kettle Cove Landing includes 6 other public boat ramps within 3.4 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.