Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 58m at 1:05 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:47 am (8.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:13 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8441771
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, MA Tides - May 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:1110.73:549.39:53-0.310:010.85:377:42Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:0210.24:478.910:430.210:511.35:367:44Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:569.65:428.611:340.811:431.75:347:45Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:529.26:398.412:271.25:337:46Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:528.87:358.312:371.91:201.55:327:47Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon7:518.78:288.41:332.02:131.65:307:48Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue8:478.69:178.62:281.93:021.65:297:49Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed9:408.710:038.93:211.73:491.65:287:50Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:288.810:459.14:111.44:331.55:277:51Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:128.911:239.44:591.05:161.45:267:52New Moon10Fri
11Sat11:538.911:579.65:450.75:581.35:247:54New Moon11Sat
12Sun12:318.96:290.56:391.35:237:55New Moon12Sun
13Mon12:319.81:088.97:120.37:211.35:227:56New Moon13Mon
14Tue1:0610.01:468.97:550.28:041.35:217:57Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed1:4410.12:268.88:400.18:481.35:207:58Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu2:2610.13:118.89:250.29:351.45:197:59Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri3:1310.13:598.910:130.210:251.45:188:00Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:0410.14:518.911:040.311:181.35:178:01First Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:0010.05:479.011:570.35:168:02First Quarter19Sun
20Mon6:019.96:479.312:161.212:530.45:158:03First Quarter20Mon
21Tue7:069.87:499.61:161.01:510.35:158:04Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed8:139.88:4810.12:170.62:480.25:148:05Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu9:179.99:4610.63:180.23:430.15:138:06Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:1810.010:4011.04:18-0.24:380.05:128:07Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:1610.011:3211.25:17-0.65:310.05:118:08Full Moon25Sat
26Sun12:109.96:12-0.86:220.15:118:09Full Moon26Sun
27Mon12:2211.31:019.87:05-0.87:110.35:108:09Full Moon27Mon
28Tue1:1011.21:529.67:55-0.78:000.55:098:10Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed1:5810.92:429.38:43-0.48:470.85:098:11Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu2:4610.43:319.09:300.09:351.25:088:12Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri3:3510.04:218.810:160.410:231.55:088:13Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 3:56 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Essex, MA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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