Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, MA.
Next low tide : in 6h 15m at 6:58 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 12:57 pm (8.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:33 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8441771
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, MA Tides - Aug 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:288.55:529.212:061.35:348:04First Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:238.36:469.312:421.412:581.45:358:03First Quarter2Thu
3Fri7:238.37:449.61:401.31:541.45:368:01Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:268.48:449.92:381.02:511.25:378:00Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:288.79:4310.33:360.53:490.95:387:59Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:279.210:4010.84:330.04:460.45:397:58Full Moon6Mon
7Tue11:239.811:3611.35:28-0.65:41-0.15:407:56Full Moon7Tue
8Wed12:1510.36:21-1.16:35-0.55:417:55Full Moon8Wed
9Thu12:2911.51:0510.77:11-1.47:28-0.95:427:54Full Moon9Thu
10Fri1:2111.61:5610.98:01-1.58:20-1.05:437:53Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat2:1311.52:4711.08:51-1.49:13-0.95:447:51Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:0711.13:3910.99:40-1.110:07-0.65:467:50Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:0310.54:3410.710:31-0.711:02-0.35:477:48Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:019.95:3010.411:22-0.111:590.25:487:47Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:029.46:2910.012:160.45:497:45Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:058.97:309.81:000.51:130.95:507:44Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri8:088.78:309.72:030.82:101.25:517:42Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:068.69:269.63:060.83:061.45:527:41Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:018.710:179.74:040.84:001.45:537:39Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:508.811:039.84:530.74:481.35:547:38New Moon20Mon
21Tue11:349.011:469.85:340.65:331.15:557:36New Moon21Tue
22Wed12:149.16:110.56:140.95:567:35New Moon22Wed
23Thu12:249.912:499.26:470.56:550.85:577:33New Moon23Thu
24Fri12:599.81:229.37:230.47:350.75:587:32New Moon24Fri
25Sat1:329.71:539.38:000.58:160.76:007:30Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun2:069.62:259.48:390.68:580.76:017:28Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon2:439.43:019.49:180.89:420.86:027:27Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue3:239.13:409.510:001.010:281.06:037:25Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:078.84:259.510:441.211:181.16:047:23First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:568.65:149.511:331.46:057:22First Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:518.46:109.512:121.212:271.56:067:20First Quarter31Fri
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 9:57 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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