Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (7:24 PM)
- Water level
- 0.82 ft
- Tide
- 2.696 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 8531680 — Sandy Hook · 8.2 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Raritan Bay
Updated 33 min agoSource: USGS station 01376558 — LEMON CREEK AT AMBOY ROAD AT PLEASANT PLAINS NY · 4.1 mi from Raritan Bay
Launch Light & Moon — September 5
local timeLast Quarter (40% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Raritan Bay
| Location | New York, New York |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Raritan Bay |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 40.543720, -74.127197 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Richmond |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Raritan Bay is a public boat launch providing access to Raritan Bay in New York, New York at coordinates 40.54372, -74.12720. Data published by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NY DEC).
Raritan Bay is a public boat launch on Raritan Bay in New York, Richmond County, New York. 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. Facility details on record include ramp surface: Hard Surface Launch, managed by: National Park Service. 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 New York • public launch in Richmond • fishing access on Raritan Bay • New York boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Hard Surface Launch |
|---|---|
| Managed By | National Park Service |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Raritan Bay
Is Raritan Bay free to use?
Yes, Raritan Bay is a public boat launch with free access in New York, New York.
What water does Raritan Bay access?
Raritan Bay provides boat launch access to Raritan Bay in New York, New York.
How do I get to Raritan Bay?
Raritan Bay is located at coordinates 40.543720, -74.127197 in New York, New York. 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 Raritan Bay includes 6 other public boat ramps within 4.4 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.