Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, MA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, MA.
Next low tide : in 1h 13m at 9:36 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 3:19 pm (9.7 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 - May 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:199.88:559.72:160.72:510.35:377:42Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat9:229.89:5110.23:170.33:470.35:367:43Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:219.910:4310.54:180.04:400.25:357:44Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:159.811:3210.85:15-0.35:300.35:337:46New Moon4Mon
5Tue12:069.76:08-0.46:170.45:327:47New Moon5Tue
6Wed12:1810.812:549.56:57-0.47:020.65:317:48New Moon6Wed
7Thu1:0210.71:409.27:44-0.37:460.95:297:49Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri1:4510.42:259.08:280.08:301.25:287:50Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat2:2710.13:118.79:110.49:141.55:277:51Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun3:119.73:568.49:550.89:591.85:267:52Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon3:579.34:438.210:381.110:451.95:257:53First Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:459.05:308.111:241.411:352.15:247:54First Quarter12Tue
13Wed5:378.76:208.112:121.75:227:55First Quarter13Wed
14Thu6:328.57:118.212:272.11:021.85:217:56First Quarter14Thu
15Fri7:308.38:028.41:212.01:521.85:207:57Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat8:268.38:508.72:171.82:411.85:197:58Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun9:198.49:359.13:111.53:301.75:188:00Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:108.410:199.54:041.24:181.65:178:01Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:588.611:029.94:560.85:061.55:168:02Full Moon19Tue
20Wed11:448.711:4410.25:460.45:541.35:168:03Full Moon20Wed
21Thu12:298.96:350.16:421.25:158:04Full Moon21Thu
22Fri12:2810.51:149.07:23-0.27:301.15:148:05Full Moon22Fri
23Sat1:1410.72:029.18:11-0.48:191.05:138:05Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun2:0210.72:529.29:01-0.59:110.95:128:06Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon2:5510.73:459.39:52-0.410:040.85:128:07Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue3:5110.64:409.410:44-0.310:590.85:118:08Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:4910.35:379.511:37-0.111:560.75:108:09Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu5:5110.06:369.712:320.15:108:10Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri6:569.77:359.912:570.71:280.35:098:11Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat8:019.58:3210.11:590.62:230.55:088:12Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun9:029.39:2710.33:010.43:180.65:088:13Waning Crescent31Sun
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 12:27 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 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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