Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, MA.
Next low tide : 11:04 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 40m at 4:53 am (8.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:39 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8441771
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, MA Tides - Sep 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:229.08:4310.22:180.22:310.86:077:18Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue9:259.29:4510.33:220.13:320.66:087:16Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed10:229.510:4110.44:220.04:300.46:097:15Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:139.711:3110.55:15-0.25:240.26:107:13Full Moon4Thu
5Fri11:599.96:02-0.26:110.16:117:11Full Moon5Fri
6Sat12:1610.512:4110.06:42-0.16:550.16:137:09Full Moon6Sat
7Sun12:5810.31:2010.07:200.07:360.26:147:08Full Moon7Sun
8Mon1:3710.01:569.97:570.38:170.36:157:06Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue2:159.72:319.78:350.68:580.56:167:04Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed2:549.33:079.59:140.99:400.86:177:02Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu3:348.93:469.39:551.210:251.16:187:01Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri4:178.64:289.110:381.511:121.36:196:59Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat5:048.25:158.911:261.86:206:57Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:588.06:098.812:041.512:182.06:216:55Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon6:577.97:088.712:591.61:142.06:226:54Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue7:588.08:098.91:551.52:111.86:236:52Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed8:568.49:089.22:511.23:071.56:246:50Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu9:488.910:019.63:440.84:021.06:256:48Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri10:359.510:5110.14:350.44:540.46:266:46New Moon19Fri
20Sat11:2010.111:3910.55:24-0.15:45-0.16:286:45New Moon20Sat
21Sun12:0410.66:12-0.56:35-0.66:296:43New Moon21Sun
22Mon12:2510.812:4711.06:58-0.87:24-1.06:306:41New Moon22Mon
23Tue1:1210.91:3311.37:45-0.88:14-1.16:316:39Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed2:0110.72:2011.48:34-0.79:05-1.06:326:37Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu2:5310.53:1111.29:23-0.59:58-0.86:336:36Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri3:4810.04:0610.910:15-0.110:54-0.56:346:34First Quarter26Fri
27Sat4:489.65:0610.511:100.311:53-0.16:356:32First Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:549.25:1210.111:090.711:550.25:365:30First Quarter28Sun
29Mon6:029.16:229.912:110.95:375:29Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue7:099.17:299.81:000.31:151.05:385:27Waxing Gibbous30Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8441771)

Common Questions About Essex, MA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Essex, MA today?

Slack tide in Essex, MA is approximately 7:58 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

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

Essex, MA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 (46% 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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