42.6321’ N, 70.7766’ W

Essex, MA

73°
H -°
L 50°
NW
12mph
Low tide
11:57 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, MA.
Next low tide : in 6h 08m at 11:57 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:03 am (7.6 ft)
Sunset today : 6:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8441771
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, MA Tides - Dec 1880

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:0211.010:449.34:060.44:52-0.66:584:14New Moon1Wed
2Thu10:5311.411:379.64:590.25:45-1.16:594:14New Moon2Thu
3Fri11:4511.65:52-0.16:37-1.47:004:14New Moon3Fri
4Sat12:299.812:3611.76:44-0.27:28-1.57:014:14Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun1:229.81:3011.57:37-0.28:19-1.47:024:13Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon2:169.92:2511.18:31-0.19:10-1.17:034:13Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue3:119.83:2310.59:250.110:02-0.77:044:13First Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:089.74:229.910:220.410:56-0.27:054:13First Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:069.65:249.311:220.711:500.37:064:13First Quarter9Thu
10Fri6:059.66:288.912:250.97:074:13Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat7:039.67:308.512:450.61:291.07:074:13Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:589.68:288.41:400.92:320.97:084:14Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:509.79:228.32:321.23:300.77:094:14Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:389.810:128.33:211.34:200.67:104:14Full Moon14Tue
15Wed10:229.910:578.44:071.35:020.47:104:14Full Moon15Wed
16Thu11:019.911:388.44:501.35:390.37:114:15Full Moon16Thu
17Fri11:3810.05:311.36:150.27:124:15Full Moon17Fri
18Sat12:168.512:139.96:111.26:520.27:124:15Full Moon18Sat
19Sun12:518.512:479.96:521.17:290.27:134:16Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:248.51:239.87:331.18:080.37:134:16Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue1:588.62:019.68:151.18:470.47:144:17Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed2:358.72:419.38:591.29:280.67:144:17Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu3:158.83:269.19:461.310:110.77:154:18Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:598.94:158.710:361.410:580.97:154:18Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:479.15:098.411:321.411:501.17:164:19Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun5:419.36:108.212:321.37:164:20Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon6:399.57:168.112:461.11:331.07:164:20Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue7:409.98:238.31:441.02:350.57:164:21Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed8:4210.49:288.62:430.83:36-0.17:174:22Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu9:4210.910:289.13:420.54:34-0.77:174:23New Moon30Thu
31Fri10:3911.34:390.05:29-1.27:174:23New Moon31Fri
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (48% illuminated). This places Essex, MA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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