Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:22 PM)
- Tide
- 2.618 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 8452660 — Newport · 2.2 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: Stillwater Basin
| Location | Middletown, Rhode Island |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Atlantic Ocean |
| Access Type | Public |
| Coordinates | 41.534949, -71.313678 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Newport County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Stillwater Basin is a boat launch providing access to Atlantic Ocean in Middletown, Rhode Island at coordinates 41.53495, -71.31368.
Stillwater Basin is a boat launch on Atlantic Ocean in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island. 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.
Related: boat ramp near Middletown • public launch in Newport County • fishing access on Atlantic Ocean • Rhode Island boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stillwater Basin
What water does Stillwater Basin access?
Stillwater Basin provides boat launch access to Atlantic Ocean in Middletown, Rhode Island.
How do I get to Stillwater Basin?
Stillwater Basin is located at coordinates 41.534949, -71.313678 in Middletown, Rhode Island. 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 Stillwater Basin includes 6 other public boat ramps within 3.0 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.