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 5h 21m 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 - Jan 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:279.24:488.811:091.111:310.87:134:19Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue5:229.45:518.412:101.17:134:20Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed6:229.76:598.212:270.91:150.87:134:21Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu7:2510.08:108.21:260.92:200.47:134:22Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri8:3010.49:188.42:270.83:25-0.17:134:23Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat9:3310.810:218.83:280.64:26-0.67:134:24New Moon6Sat
7Sun10:3211.211:189.24:270.35:23-1.07:134:25New Moon7Sun
8Mon11:2811.45:240.06:15-1.37:134:26New Moon8Mon
9Tue12:109.512:2011.46:17-0.27:04-1.47:124:27Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed1:009.71:1111.27:08-0.37:51-1.27:124:28Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu1:499.72:0010.87:58-0.28:35-0.97:124:29Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri2:379.72:4810.28:470.19:19-0.47:114:30Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat3:249.53:369.69:360.510:020.17:114:31First Quarter13Sat
14Sun4:119.34:268.910:251.010:460.67:114:33First Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:599.05:188.211:181.411:321.27:104:34First Quarter15Mon
16Tue5:508.86:167.712:131.67:104:35First Quarter16Tue
17Wed6:448.77:177.412:221.61:121.77:094:36Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu7:388.78:177.31:131.92:111.77:094:37Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri8:328.89:137.42:062.03:081.47:084:38Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat9:229.010:047.62:591.94:001.17:084:40Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun10:099.310:497.93:501.74:450.87:074:41Full Moon21Sun
22Mon10:509.511:288.14:381.55:260.57:064:42Full Moon22Mon
23Tue11:289.75:231.16:050.27:054:43Full Moon23Tue
24Wed12:038.412:039.96:060.96:440.07:054:45Full Moon24Wed
25Thu12:358.712:3910.06:490.67:23-0.17:044:46Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri1:098.91:1710.07:310.58:02-0.17:034:47Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat1:469.21:589.98:150.48:42-0.17:024:49Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun2:269.52:439.69:020.49:250.17:014:50Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon3:109.63:329.29:520.510:110.47:004:51Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:599.74:278.710:470.711:030.76:594:53Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed4:549.85:298.211:480.86:584:54Third Quarter31Wed
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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