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Launch Conditions

Good to launch

Conditions look good for launching.

Advisories
None active
Daylight
Sunset 8:26 PM
Water level
4.32 ft
Tide
8.038 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 ago
Current Tide
8.04ft
above MLLW
Next High Tide
8.61ft
Wed, 8:29 PM UTC
Next Low Tide
1.13ft
Wed, 2:06 PM UTC

Source: NOAA CO-OPS station 8419870Seavey Island · 0.5 mi from this ramp

Live Water Conditions on Piscataqua River

Updated 1 hr ago
Gage Height
4.32ft
Streamflow
9.67cfs

Source: USGS station 01073785WINNICUT RIVER AT GREENLAND, NR PORTSMOUTH, NH · 5.9 mi from Piscataqua River

Launch Light & Moon — June 24

local time
First Light
4:28 AM
Sunrise
5:04 AM
Sunset
8:26 PM
Last Light
9:01 PM

Waxing Gibbous (70% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.

Location

Quick Facts: Pierce Island Boat Launch

Quick facts about Pierce Island Boat Launch
LocationPortsmouth, New Hampshire
WaterbodyPiscataqua River
Access TypePublic - Free
Coordinates43.074406, -70.748365
HoursCheck on site
CountyRockingham County
TidalYes - check tide charts before launching

Pierce Island Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Piscataqua River in Portsmouth, New Hampshire at coordinates 43.07441, -70.74836. Data published by New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (NH F&G).

Pierce Island Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Piscataqua River in Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. 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.

Related: boat ramp near Portsmouth • public launch in Rockingham County • fishing access on Piscataqua River • New Hampshire boat launch

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pierce Island Boat Launch

Is Pierce Island Boat Launch free to use?

Yes, Pierce Island Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

What water does Pierce Island Boat Launch access?

Pierce Island Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Piscataqua River in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

How do I get to Pierce Island Boat Launch?

Pierce Island Boat Launch is located at coordinates 43.074406, -70.748365 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.

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