Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, MA.
Next low tide : in 3h 48m at 8:16 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 2:03 pm (9.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:35 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8441771
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, MA Tides - Oct 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:029.76:010.86:250.46:406:25Full Moon1Tue
2Wed12:249.412:3310.06:410.77:080.26:416:23Full Moon2Wed
3Thu12:599.41:0710.27:210.77:510.16:426:22Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri1:369.31:4310.38:020.88:350.16:436:20Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat2:169.22:2410.48:450.99:210.26:446:18Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun3:019.03:1010.39:311.110:100.36:456:16Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon3:518.94:0110.210:211.211:030.46:466:15Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:468.74:5810.011:161.36:476:13Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:478.76:029.812:000.512:161.36:496:11Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:548.97:129.81:010.51:201.16:506:10Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:029.28:239.92:020.42:230.86:516:08Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:059.89:2910.13:010.13:250.36:526:06Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:0210.410:2810.43:57-0.24:25-0.36:536:05Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:5410.911:2210.54:51-0.45:22-0.76:546:03New Moon14Mon
15Tue11:4311.35:41-0.56:14-1.06:566:01New Moon15Tue
16Wed12:1310.412:3011.46:29-0.57:04-1.06:576:00New Moon16Wed
17Thu1:0110.21:1411.37:14-0.27:52-0.86:585:58Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:479.91:5811.07:590.18:38-0.56:595:57Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat2:349.52:4210.58:440.69:230.07:005:55Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:229.03:2710.09:291.010:090.57:015:53Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:118.64:159.510:151.510:560.97:035:52First Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:028.35:069.011:041.911:451.37:045:50First Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:568.16:028.711:562.17:055:49First Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:528.17:038.512:361.612:512.27:065:47First Quarter24Thu
25Fri7:488.28:038.41:281.71:472.17:085:46Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:408.58:598.52:201.62:431.87:095:44Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun8:288.88:508.62:091.52:361.46:104:43Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:119.29:368.82:571.33:261.06:114:42Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue9:519.610:188.93:421.14:140.66:134:40Full Moon29Tue
30Wed10:2710.010:589.14:270.95:010.26:144:39Full Moon30Wed
31Thu11:0310.311:379.25:110.85:46-0.16:154:38Full Moon31Thu
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 11:09 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 91% 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 Waning Gibbous (91% 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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