Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, MA.
Next low tide : in 5h 57m at 10:21 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 4:25 pm (9.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:40 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8441771
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, MA Tides - Dec 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:389.62:4411.19:020.29:41-1.07:525:11Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu3:309.63:3810.89:540.310:33-0.87:535:10Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri4:269.54:3510.510:490.411:27-0.57:555:10First Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:259.55:3810.111:470.67:565:10First Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:289.56:459.712:24-0.312:490.67:575:10First Quarter5Sun
6Mon7:329.77:559.41:22-0.11:530.67:585:09Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue8:349.99:009.32:210.12:570.47:595:09Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:3110.210:009.33:180.23:590.17:595:09Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:2410.510:549.34:120.24:58-0.18:005:09Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:1310.611:449.35:030.35:49-0.38:015:09Full Moon10Fri
11Sat11:5810.75:500.46:35-0.48:025:09Full Moon11Sat
12Sun12:309.212:3910.66:330.57:17-0.48:035:09Full Moon12Sun
13Mon1:139.11:1810.47:150.77:56-0.28:045:09Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue1:549.01:5510.27:560.98:34-0.18:055:10Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed2:348.82:329.98:371.09:140.28:055:10Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu3:138.63:119.69:191.29:540.48:065:10Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri3:538.53:529.310:031.410:360.68:075:10Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:348.44:379.010:491.611:210.98:075:11Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:188.45:258.611:391.78:085:11Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon6:068.46:188.312:081.112:331.88:095:11Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:578.57:178.112:581.21:291.78:095:12Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed7:518.88:178.11:511.32:271.58:105:12Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu8:459.19:178.22:441.23:241.18:105:13Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:379.610:138.43:371.04:190.68:115:13Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:2810.111:078.84:300.85:130.08:115:14New Moon25Sat
26Sun11:1710.611:579.25:220.46:05-0.68:115:15New Moon26Sun
27Mon12:0511.16:130.16:55-1.18:125:15New Moon27Mon
28Tue12:469.512:5311.47:04-0.27:44-1.48:125:16New Moon28Tue
29Wed1:359.81:4311.57:54-0.48:34-1.68:125:17Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu2:2510.02:3411.48:46-0.49:24-1.58:125:18Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri3:1710.03:2811.19:38-0.410:16-1.38:135:18Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 1:23 pm — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (36% illuminated). This places Essex, MA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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