42.6321’ N, 70.7766’ W

Essex, MA

76°
H 78°
L 64°
SE
10mph
Low tide
5:08 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, MA.
Next low tide : in 2h 13m at 5:08 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:19 pm (9.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8441771
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, MA Tides - Oct 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:1911.16:30-0.56:59-0.95:405:25Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue12:4610.51:0411.37:17-0.47:49-0.95:415:23Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed1:3610.21:5211.28:04-0.18:42-0.75:425:21Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu2:309.72:4410.98:550.39:37-0.45:435:20Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:289.33:4210.59:490.710:360.05:445:18Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat4:338.84:4610.110:481.111:390.35:455:16Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun5:438.65:589.811:511.45:465:14Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon6:538.67:109.712:460.512:571.45:485:13Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue7:568.98:159.71:520.52:021.25:495:11Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed8:529.29:129.82:520.43:030.95:505:09Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu9:429.510:029.93:440.33:570.65:515:08Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri10:269.810:469.94:280.34:430.45:525:06New Moon12Fri
13Sat11:069.911:279.85:060.45:250.35:535:04New Moon13Sat
14Sun11:4110.05:410.56:040.35:555:03New Moon14Sun
15Mon12:059.612:1410.06:160.86:420.35:565:01Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:419.312:469.96:521.07:210.45:574:59Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed1:188.91:199.77:291.38:010.65:584:58Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu1:558.61:559.68:081.68:440.95:594:56Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri2:368.22:359.38:501.99:291.16:014:55Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat3:218.03:209.19:362.210:181.46:024:53First Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:107.84:118.810:282.311:111.56:034:52First Quarter21Sun
22Mon5:067.75:098.711:242.46:044:50First Quarter22Mon
23Tue6:067.96:128.712:071.612:232.26:054:49First Quarter23Tue
24Wed7:068.27:168.91:031.41:221.86:074:47Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu8:008.88:159.21:571.02:201.36:084:46Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri8:519.59:109.72:490.63:150.66:094:44Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat9:3810.210:0210.03:400.24:08-0.16:104:43Full Moon27Sat
28Sun10:2410.810:5210.34:29-0.25:00-0.66:124:41Full Moon28Sun
29Mon11:0911.411:4110.45:17-0.45:51-1.16:134:40Full Moon29Mon
30Tue11:5611.76:05-0.56:41-1.36:144:39Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed12:3110.312:4311.76:53-0.37:33-1.36:154:37Waning Gibbous31Wed
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 98% 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 Full Moon (98% 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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