Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:01 PM)
- Water level
- 3.72 ft
- Tide
- 0.525 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 8447636 — New Bedford Harbor · 1.3 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on New Bedford Harbor
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 01105917 — MATTAPOISETT RIVER NEAR MATTAPOISETT, MA · 4.5 mi from New Bedford Harbor
Launch Light & Moon — August 2
local timeWaning Gibbous (84% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: New Bedford Harbor Boat Ramp
| Location | Fairhaven, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | New Bedford Harbor |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 41.638924, -70.907070 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Bristol County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
New Bedford Harbor Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to New Bedford Harbor in Fairhaven, Massachusetts at coordinates 41.63892, -70.90707. Data published by Massachusetts Office of Fishing and Boating Access (MA OFBA).
New Bedford Harbor Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on New Bedford Harbor in Fairhaven, Bristol 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 New Bedford Harbor Boat Ramp
Is New Bedford Harbor Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, New Bedford Harbor Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Fairhaven, Massachusetts.
What water does New Bedford Harbor Boat Ramp access?
New Bedford Harbor Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to New Bedford Harbor in Fairhaven, Massachusetts.
How do I get to New Bedford Harbor Boat Ramp?
New Bedford Harbor Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 41.638924, -70.907070 in Fairhaven, 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 1.9 mi of New Bedford Harbor Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.