Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:25 PM)
- Water level
- 0.74 ft
- Tide
- 6.308 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 · 10.0 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Charles River
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 01103500 — CHARLES RIVER AT DOVER, MA · 3 mi from Charles River
Launch Light & Moon — June 21
local timeFirst Quarter (44% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Woerd Avenue Boat Launch
| Location | Waltham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Charles River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.362791, -71.245023 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Woerd Avenue Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Charles River in Waltham, Massachusetts at coordinates 42.36279, -71.24502. Data published by Massachusetts Office of Fishing and Boating Access (MA OFBA).
Woerd Avenue Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Charles River in Waltham, Middlesex 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 Woerd Avenue Boat Launch
Is Woerd Avenue Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Woerd Avenue Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Waltham, Massachusetts.
What water does Woerd Avenue Boat Launch access?
Woerd Avenue Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Charles River in Waltham, Massachusetts.
How do I get to Woerd Avenue Boat Launch?
Woerd Avenue Boat Launch is located at coordinates 42.362791, -71.245023 in Waltham, 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
The area surrounding Woerd Avenue Boat Launch includes 6 other public boat ramps within 4.0 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.