Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:07 PM
- Water level
- 1.07 ft
- Tide
- 7.65 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 5 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8443970 — Boston · 15.1 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Salem Harbor
Updated 9 min agoSource: USGS station 01102345 — SAUGUS RIVER AT SAUGUS IRONWORKS AT SAUGUS, MA · 7.6 mi from Salem Harbor
Launch Light & Moon — July 29
local timeFull Moon (100% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Salem Harbor Boat Ramp
| Location | Salem, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Salem Harbor |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.525967, -70.869176 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Essex County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Salem Harbor Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Salem Harbor in Salem, Massachusetts at coordinates 42.52597, -70.86918. Data published by Massachusetts Office of Fishing and Boating Access (MA OFBA).
Salem Harbor Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Salem Harbor in Salem, 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 Salem Harbor Boat Ramp
Is Salem Harbor Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Salem Harbor Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Salem, Massachusetts.
What water does Salem Harbor Boat Ramp access?
Salem Harbor Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Salem Harbor in Salem, Massachusetts.
How do I get to Salem Harbor Boat Ramp?
Salem Harbor Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 42.525967, -70.869176 in Salem, 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 1.4 mi of Salem Harbor Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.