Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, MA.
Next low tide : in 9m at 10:49 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:29 am (9.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:38 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8441771
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, MA Tides - Oct 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:009.41:109.67:170.97:400.56:406:25Full Moon1Sat
2Sun1:339.31:409.77:541.08:210.56:416:23Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon2:079.02:149.88:321.29:030.66:426:22Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue2:468.82:529.89:121.49:480.86:436:20Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed3:288.53:359.79:561.710:360.96:446:18Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:178.24:259.610:441.911:301.16:456:16Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:128.15:219.411:392.16:466:15Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:148.06:259.412:281.112:412.06:476:13Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun7:228.37:359.51:301.01:451.76:496:11Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon8:308.88:459.92:310.72:491.26:506:10Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue9:309.49:5010.33:300.23:490.56:516:08Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:2610.210:4810.74:25-0.24:48-0.26:526:06New Moon12Wed
13Thu11:1710.811:4210.95:18-0.65:43-0.86:536:05New Moon13Thu
14Fri12:0511.46:07-0.86:36-1.26:546:03New Moon14Fri
15Sat12:3310.912:5211.66:55-0.87:27-1.36:556:01New Moon15Sat
16Sun1:2310.61:3911.67:42-0.68:18-1.16:576:00Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon2:1310.22:2611.38:29-0.29:08-0.86:585:58Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue3:049.63:1410.89:160.49:59-0.26:595:57Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:589.14:0610.210:051.010:510.37:005:55First Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:548.65:019.610:571.511:450.97:015:54First Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:538.26:019.111:512.07:035:52First Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:558.07:058.712:421.312:492.37:045:50First Quarter22Sat
23Sun7:558.18:078.61:411.51:492.37:055:49Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon8:498.39:048.72:361.52:462.17:065:47Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:388.69:548.83:251.53:381.87:085:46Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:228.910:409.04:091.34:271.47:095:45Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:019.211:229.14:491.25:111.07:105:43Full Moon27Thu
28Fri11:369.55:291.15:540.67:115:42Full Moon28Fri
29Sat12:009.112:089.86:071.06:360.47:125:40Full Moon29Sat
30Sun12:369.011:39 AM10.05:461.06:180.26:144:39Full Moon30Sun
31Mon12:108.912:1110.16:251.17:000.26:154:38Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 1:39 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 Third Quarter (66% 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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