Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, MA.
Next low tide : in 1h 54m at 11:34 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 5:22 pm (9.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:12 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8441771
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, MA Tides - Jan 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:438.42:509.29:061.39:370.77:134:20Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun3:238.53:358.99:531.410:210.97:134:21Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:088.74:258.610:451.511:081.17:134:22Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:578.95:218.211:421.57:134:23Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:529.16:238.012:001.212:431.37:134:24Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:519.47:307.912:561.31:461.07:134:25Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:529.88:398.11:551.22:480.57:124:26Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:5410.39:438.42:541.03:50-0.17:124:27Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun9:5410.810:438.93:530.64:48-0.77:124:28New Moon9Sun
10Mon10:5111.311:379.34:510.25:43-1.27:124:29New Moon10Mon
11Tue11:4611.55:46-0.26:34-1.67:114:30New Moon11Tue
12Wed12:299.712:3811.66:39-0.57:24-1.67:114:31Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu1:209.91:3111.47:32-0.68:12-1.57:114:32Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri2:1110.02:2311.08:23-0.58:59-1.27:104:33Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat3:0110.03:1510.49:15-0.29:46-0.77:104:35First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:529.84:089.610:080.310:34-0.17:094:36First Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:449.65:038.911:040.711:230.57:094:37First Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:389.36:038.312:031.17:084:38First Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:349.17:047.812:141.01:051.47:074:39Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:319.08:057.61:071.52:091.47:074:41Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri8:259.09:037.52:011.73:101.37:064:42Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:179.19:557.72:541.84:031.17:054:43Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:049.310:427.83:441.84:470.87:054:44Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:479.511:238.04:311.65:250.67:044:46Full Moon24Mon
25Tue11:269.65:141.36:010.47:034:47Full Moon25Tue
26Wed12:008.212:019.75:561.16:360.37:024:48Full Moon26Wed
27Thu12:338.412:359.76:370.97:130.27:014:50Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:048.51:099.77:170.87:490.27:004:51Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat1:368.71:459.67:590.78:270.36:594:52Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun2:118.92:249.48:420.89:060.56:584:54Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon2:509.13:089.09:270.99:480.76:574:55Third Quarter31Mon
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 2:28 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 (52% 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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