Fore River Water Level
Live gauge height for Fore River, measured at USGS station MERRIMACK RIVER AT NEWBURYPORT, MA (10.3 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).
30-Day Water Level Trend
Fore River is currently 2.3 ft above its 30-day average — ramps and courtesy docks may sit deeper than usual; watch for submerged hazards near shorelines.
Boat Ramps on Fore River (20)
- Fore River Boat Ramp — Braintree, Massachusetts
- Fore River — Quincy, Massachusetts
- Bert's Boatyard — Weymouth, Massachusetts
- Fore River (Houghs Neck) — Quincy, Massachusetts
- Fore River Boat Ramp — South Portland, Maine
- Hingham Shipyard Marina — Hingham, Massachusetts
- Fore River Boat Ramp — South Portland, Maine
- Fore River Boat Ramp — Portland, Maine
- Fore River Boat Ramp — Portland, Maine
- Fore River Boat Ramp — South Portland, Maine
Fore River Water Level FAQ
What is the water level of Fore River today?
The USGS gauge for Fore River (MERRIMACK RIVER AT NEWBURYPORT, MA) currently reads a gauge height of 3.11 feet, 2.3 ft above its 30-day average. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.
Is Fore River high or low right now?
Compared with the past 30 days, Fore River is 2.3 ft above its 30-day average.
Where can I launch a boat on Fore River?
BoatLaunchMap lists 20 boat ramps on Fore River, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.
Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 01100870. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.