Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, MA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 10:19 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 48m at 3:39 am (9.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:37 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8441771
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, MA Tides - Dec 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:469.49:138.52:331.13:161.06:534:10Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:319.610:018.53:181.34:050.86:544:10Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:139.710:468.44:011.44:480.66:554:10Full Moon3Tue
4Wed10:519.811:278.44:411.45:270.46:564:10Full Moon4Wed
5Thu11:269.95:211.56:050.36:574:09Full Moon5Thu
6Fri12:068.311:59 AM9.96:001.56:430.36:584:09Full Moon6Fri
7Sat12:428.312:339.86:401.57:220.36:594:09Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:188.21:109.77:221.58:020.47:004:09Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon1:548.21:499.68:041.68:430.57:014:09Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue2:328.22:319.48:491.69:250.77:024:09Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed3:138.33:179.29:351.610:100.87:034:09Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:588.54:079.010:261.610:580.97:044:09Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:478.75:028.811:211.611:490.97:044:10Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:419.06:028.612:211.47:054:10Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun6:389.47:068.512:430.91:221.17:064:10Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:369.98:118.61:380.82:230.67:074:10Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:3410.49:148.72:340.73:240.07:074:11Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:3110.910:159.03:310.54:23-0.67:084:11New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:2611.411:129.24:270.35:19-1.07:084:11New Moon19Thu
20Fri11:2111.65:220.06:13-1.37:094:12New Moon20Fri
21Sat12:069.412:1411.66:16-0.17:05-1.47:104:12Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:009.51:0811.47:09-0.17:56-1.37:104:13Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:539.52:0211.18:020.08:46-1.07:104:13Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue2:469.52:5610.58:550.29:35-0.67:114:14Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed3:409.33:519.99:490.610:25-0.17:114:15First Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:349.24:479.210:441.011:140.47:124:15First Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:289.15:468.611:421.37:124:16First Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:249.06:468.212:050.912:431.57:124:17Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:188.97:457.912:571.31:441.57:124:17Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:109.08:427.81:471.62:441.47:134:18Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue8:599.12:371.73:381.17:134:19Waxing 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 6:59 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 75% 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 Waning Gibbous (75% 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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