Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:24 PM)
- Tide
- 9.034 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 · 12.7 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — June 22
local timeFirst Quarter (47% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Red Wing Bay
| Location | Needham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Red Wing Bay |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.259869, -71.264768 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Norfolk County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Red Wing Bay is a public boat launch providing access to Red Wing Bay in Needham, Massachusetts at coordinates 42.25987, -71.26477. Data published by Massachusetts Office of Fishing and Boating Access (MA OFBA).
Red Wing Bay is a public boat launch on Red Wing Bay in Needham, Norfolk 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, 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 Red Wing Bay
Is Red Wing Bay free to use?
Yes, Red Wing Bay is a public boat launch with free access in Needham, Massachusetts.
What water does Red Wing Bay access?
Red Wing Bay provides boat launch access to Red Wing Bay in Needham, Massachusetts.
How do I get to Red Wing Bay?
Red Wing Bay is located at coordinates 42.259869, -71.264768 in Needham, 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 4.6 mi of Red Wing Bay, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.