Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, MA.
Next low tide : in 28m at 2:07 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 7:52 am (8.4 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 - Oct 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:2510.02:3910.48:410.29:110.06:406:24Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon3:109.53:2110.09:230.79:560.46:416:22Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue3:568.94:049.610:071.210:420.96:436:20First Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:458.54:519.210:521.711:311.36:446:19First Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:388.15:428.811:412.16:456:17First Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:377.96:418.612:231.612:352.36:466:15First Quarter6Fri
7Sat7:387.97:458.51:181.71:312.36:476:13Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:348.18:448.72:141.62:282.16:486:12Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:268.49:378.93:061.43:221.76:496:10Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:118.810:259.23:561.14:141.36:516:08Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:529.311:089.54:420.85:020.86:526:07Full Moon11Wed
12Thu11:299.711:479.75:270.55:490.36:536:05Full Moon12Thu
13Fri12:0410.16:100.36:340.06:546:03Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:269.812:4010.56:520.27:20-0.36:556:02Full Moon14Sat
15Sun1:069.91:1910.77:350.18:05-0.46:566:00Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:499.82:0110.88:190.28:53-0.56:585:59Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:359.72:4710.89:060.49:43-0.46:595:57Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed3:269.43:3710.79:560.710:36-0.27:005:55Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:229.24:3310.410:500.911:330.07:015:54Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:249.05:3610.111:481.17:025:52Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:328.96:469.912:330.212:511.27:045:51Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun7:429.17:599.91:360.21:561.07:055:49Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:479.49:0710.02:390.12:590.77:065:48Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:459.910:0710.13:380.04:010.37:075:46Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:3710.311:0110.34:32-0.24:58-0.17:085:45New Moon25Wed
26Thu11:2510.611:5010.25:22-0.25:50-0.47:105:43New Moon26Thu
27Fri12:0910.86:07-0.26:37-0.57:115:42New Moon27Fri
28Sat12:3610.112:5010.86:490.07:21-0.47:125:41New Moon28Sat
29Sun1:199.812:2910.66:300.37:03-0.26:134:39Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon1:019.51:0610.37:100.77:440.16:154:38Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue1:439.11:4410.07:501.18:260.46:164:37Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 4:59 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 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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