Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 5:46 PM — under 2h
- Water level
- 3.59 ft
- Tide
- 0.545 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 · 18.6 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Merrimack River
Updated 51 min agoSource: USGS station 01092000 — MERRIMACK R NR GOFFS FALLS, BELOW MANCHESTER, NH · 5.9 mi from Merrimack River
Launch Light & Moon — October 25
local timeFull Moon (100% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Merrimack River Boat Ramp
| Location | Amesbury, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Merrimack River |
| Access Type | Public |
| Coordinates | 42.843018, -70.916053 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Essex County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Merrimack River Boat Ramp is a boat launch providing access to Merrimack River in Amesbury, Massachusetts at coordinates 42.84302, -70.91605.
Merrimack River Boat Ramp is a boat launch on Merrimack River in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. 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 Amesbury • public launch in Essex County • fishing access on Merrimack River • Massachusetts boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Merrimack River Boat Ramp
What water does Merrimack River Boat Ramp access?
Merrimack River Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Merrimack River in Amesbury, Massachusetts.
How do I get to Merrimack River Boat Ramp?
Merrimack River Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 42.843018, -70.916053 in Amesbury, 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 Merrimack River Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 2.4 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.