Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, MA.
Next low tide : 7:44 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 40m at 1:27 pm (10.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8441771
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, MA Tides - Oct 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:128.52:149.48:251.79:021.15:395:25Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon2:548.12:559.29:082.09:491.45:405:24Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:417.73:428.99:552.310:401.75:425:22Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:347.54:368.610:482.511:351.85:435:20Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:347.55:378.511:462.55:445:18Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:367.76:438.612:331.712:462.35:455:17Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:358.17:458.91:291.51:451.95:465:15Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:278.78:419.32:231.12:411.35:475:13Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:149.49:329.83:130.73:340.65:485:12Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue9:5910.110:2110.14:010.24:260.05:505:10New Moon10Tue
11Wed10:4210.711:0810.34:48-0.15:16-0.55:515:08New Moon11Wed
12Thu11:2611.211:5510.35:34-0.36:06-0.95:525:07New Moon12Thu
13Fri12:1011.56:20-0.36:56-1.05:535:05Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:4410.112:5711.57:08-0.27:48-1.05:545:03Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:369.81:4811.37:580.28:41-0.75:555:02Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:339.32:4210.98:500.69:38-0.35:575:00First Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:338.93:4310.49:471.010:370.15:584:58First Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:398.64:509.910:471.411:410.55:594:57First Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:488.56:039.511:521.56:004:55First Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:558.67:129.412:470.712:591.56:014:54Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:548.98:139.41:500.72:041.36:024:52Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:479.29:079.42:460.73:031.06:044:51Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:349.59:559.43:330.73:540.86:054:49Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:169.810:399.44:140.74:380.66:064:48Full Moon24Tue
25Wed10:549.911:199.34:500.85:180.46:074:46Full Moon25Wed
26Thu11:2810.011:569.15:251.05:560.46:094:45Full Moon26Thu
27Fri11:5910.06:011.26:340.46:104:43Full Moon27Fri
28Sat12:328.812:319.96:371.47:120.56:114:42Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun1:098.51:049.87:151.67:530.66:124:41Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon1:468.31:419.67:551.88:350.96:144:39Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue2:268.02:229.48:392.09:201.16:154:38Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 4:35 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 5% 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 Waxing Crescent (5% 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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