Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:10 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 24m at 8:13 pm (10.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:15 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (20% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8441771
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, MA Tides - Dec 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:069.36:259.212:161.16:534:10Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu7:059.37:269.012:490.51:191.26:544:10Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri8:009.48:238.81:440.72:201.16:554:10Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat8:509.69:158.82:350.93:160.96:564:10Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:369.710:038.83:221.04:040.76:574:09Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:189.810:478.84:041.04:460.56:584:09New Moon6Mon
7Tue10:569.911:288.84:451.05:250.36:594:09New Moon7Tue
8Wed11:3010.05:251.16:030.27:004:09New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:068.712:0310.06:041.16:410.17:014:09New Moon9Thu
10Fri12:428.712:3610.06:451.17:210.17:014:09Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat1:168.61:119.97:261.28:010.27:024:09Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun1:528.61:509.88:091.38:430.37:034:09Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon2:308.52:329.68:531.39:260.47:044:09Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:128.63:189.49:401.410:120.67:054:10First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:588.74:089.210:311.511:010.77:054:10First Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:488.95:049.011:271.411:540.77:064:10First Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:449.16:058.812:261.27:074:10First Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:429.57:098.812:490.61:260.97:074:11Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:4210.08:149.01:450.52:260.37:084:11Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon8:4010.69:179.32:420.23:26-0.37:094:12Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:3711.110:179.63:38-0.14:24-0.97:094:12Full Moon21Tue
22Wed10:3211.611:139.94:34-0.45:19-1.47:104:13Full Moon22Wed
23Thu11:2611.85:28-0.66:12-1.77:104:13Full Moon23Thu
24Fri12:0610.112:1811.96:21-0.77:04-1.87:114:14Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat1:0010.11:1011.77:13-0.77:55-1.77:114:14Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:5310.02:0311.38:05-0.58:45-1.37:114:15Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon2:469.92:5810.78:58-0.19:35-0.97:124:16Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue3:409.73:5310.19:510.310:25-0.37:124:16Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:359.44:509.410:460.711:160.27:124:17Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:319.25:508.811:431.17:124:18Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri6:289.16:508.412:080.712:431.37:134:19Waning Crescent31Fri
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 11:41 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 20% 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 Crescent (20% 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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