Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:24 PM)
- Water level
- 1.28 ft
- Tide
- 1.334 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 · 15.4 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Salem Harbor
Updated 15 min agoSource: USGS station 01102345 — SAUGUS RIVER AT SAUGUS IRONWORKS AT SAUGUS, MA · 7.6 mi from Salem Harbor
Launch Light & Moon — June 22
local timeFirst Quarter (45% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Popes Landing
| Location | Danvers, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Salem Harbor |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.556518, -70.922233 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Essex County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Popes Landing is a public boat launch providing access to Salem Harbor in Danvers, Massachusetts at coordinates 42.55652, -70.92223. Data published by Massachusetts Office of Fishing and Boating Access (MA OFBA).
Popes Landing is a public boat launch on Salem Harbor in Danvers, 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, 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 Popes Landing
Is Popes Landing free to use?
Yes, Popes Landing is a public boat launch with free access in Danvers, Massachusetts.
What water does Popes Landing access?
Popes Landing provides boat launch access to Salem Harbor in Danvers, Massachusetts.
How do I get to Popes Landing?
Popes Landing is located at coordinates 42.556518, -70.922233 in Danvers, 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 2.5 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.