42.6321’ N, 70.7766’ W

Essex, MA

64°
H 66°
L 56°
S
5mph
High tide
2:27 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, MA.
Next low tide : 9:22 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 31m at 2:27 pm (10.8 ft)
Sunset today : 6:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:39 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8441771
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, MA Tides - Aug 1859

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:3511.51:1010.67:14-1.37:30-0.74:387:08Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue1:2711.22:0010.78:02-1.18:23-0.54:397:06Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed2:2010.72:5110.68:49-0.79:16-0.24:407:05Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu3:1410.13:4210.49:37-0.210:100.24:417:04First Quarter4Thu
5Fri4:099.44:3510.110:260.411:070.64:427:03First Quarter5Fri
6Sat5:088.75:329.811:171.04:437:02First Quarter6Sat
7Sun6:108.26:309.512:081.012:121.54:447:00Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:128.07:299.31:121.21:081.94:456:59Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue8:127.98:259.32:151.32:042.04:466:58Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed9:068.09:179.43:121.22:572.04:476:56Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu9:558.210:039.54:001.03:471.84:486:55Full Moon11Thu
12Fri10:388.410:459.64:400.94:321.54:496:54Full Moon12Fri
13Sat11:178.611:239.75:160.85:141.34:506:52Full Moon13Sat
14Sun11:518.811:589.75:510.75:551.04:516:51Full Moon14Sun
15Mon12:229.06:260.66:350.94:536:49Full Moon15Mon
16Tue12:319.612:529.17:020.77:160.84:546:48Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed1:059.51:249.37:390.87:580.84:556:46Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu1:429.21:599.58:170.98:420.94:566:45Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri2:228.92:399.68:571.19:281.04:576:43Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat3:078.63:249.69:401.410:201.24:586:42Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun3:588.34:159.610:291.611:171.24:596:40Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon4:568.05:149.611:251.85:006:39Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue6:027.96:199.712:191.212:281.85:016:37Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed7:138.17:289.91:220.91:321.55:026:35Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu8:218.68:3610.42:250.52:341.05:036:34Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri9:229.29:3810.83:240.03:350.45:046:32New Moon26Fri
27Sat10:179.910:3511.24:20-0.64:32-0.25:056:31New Moon27Sat
28Sun11:0810.411:2711.45:12-0.95:27-0.75:076:29New Moon28Sun
29Mon11:5710.96:00-1.16:19-0.95:086:27New Moon29Mon
30Tue12:1811.212:4411.16:47-1.17:10-0.95:096:26Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed1:0710.91:3111.07:33-0.88:01-0.75:106:24Waxing Crescent31Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8441771)

Common Questions About Essex, MA Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Essex, MA?

Essex, MA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Essex, MA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Essex, MA?

Tide predictions for Essex, MA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Essex, MA?

Tide data for Essex, MA is sourced from NOAA Station #8441771. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8441771.

What is the moon phase in Essex, MA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Essex, MA is Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated). This places Essex, MA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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