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 4h 10m 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 - Jun 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:259.55:108.611:010.811:111.75:078:14Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:169.16:008.511:481.25:078:14Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:098.86:518.512:021.912:351.45:068:15Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue7:058.57:418.612:542.01:241.65:068:16Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed8:018.48:308.71:481.92:131.75:068:17Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:558.49:169.02:421.73:011.75:058:17Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:478.410:009.23:341.43:491.75:058:18Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:358.410:429.54:261.14:361.65:058:18Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:218.511:229.85:150.85:231.55:058:19New Moon9Sun
10Mon12:048.66:030.56:091.45:048:20New Moon10Mon
11Tue12:0110.012:458.76:490.26:551.35:048:20New Moon11Tue
12Wed12:4110.21:268.97:350.07:411.25:048:21New Moon12Wed
13Thu1:2310.42:099.08:20-0.28:291.15:048:21Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri2:0910.52:559.19:07-0.39:181.05:048:22Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat2:5810.53:449.39:55-0.310:090.95:048:22Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:5110.44:369.410:45-0.211:020.85:048:22First Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:4710.25:309.611:36-0.111:590.75:048:23First Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:4610.06:289.812:300.15:048:23First Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:509.77:2710.112:580.61:260.25:048:23First Quarter19Wed
20Thu7:569.58:2710.41:590.42:220.35:058:24Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:009.49:2510.63:010.23:180.45:058:24Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:029.310:2010.84:030.04:130.55:058:24Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:009.311:1311.05:02-0.35:070.65:058:24Full Moon23Sun
24Mon11:549.35:58-0.45:590.65:068:24Full Moon24Mon
25Tue12:0410.912:459.26:50-0.46:490.75:068:25Full Moon25Tue
26Wed12:5110.81:329.17:37-0.37:360.95:068:25Full Moon26Wed
27Thu1:3710.52:199.08:21-0.18:221.15:078:25Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri2:2210.23:048.99:030.29:071.35:078:25Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat3:069.83:478.89:440.59:511.45:088:25Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun3:519.54:318.710:250.810:371.65:088:24Third Quarter30Sun
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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