Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (5:54 PM)
- Water level
- 4.21 ft
- Tide
- 2.388 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 · 0.8 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on New Bedford Harbor
Updated 52 min agoSource: USGS station 01105917 — MATTAPOISETT RIVER NEAR MATTAPOISETT, MA · 4.5 mi from New Bedford Harbor
Launch Light & Moon — October 22
local timeWaxing Gibbous (84% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: New Bedford Harbor
| Location | New Bedford, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | New Bedford Harbor |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 41.611335, -70.906517 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
New Bedford Harbor is a public boat launch providing access to New Bedford Harbor in New Bedford, Massachusetts at coordinates 41.61133, -70.90652. Data published by Massachusetts Office of Fishing and Boating Access (MA OFBA).
New Bedford Harbor is a public boat launch on New Bedford Harbor in New Bedford, 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
Is New Bedford Harbor free to use?
Yes, New Bedford Harbor is a public boat launch with free access in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
What water does New Bedford Harbor access?
New Bedford Harbor provides boat launch access to New Bedford Harbor in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
How do I get to New Bedford Harbor?
New Bedford Harbor is located at coordinates 41.611335, -70.906517 in New Bedford, 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 New Bedford Harbor includes 6 other public boat ramps within 2.4 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.