Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, MA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, MA.
Next low tide : in 2h 57m at 11:13 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:53 am (9.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:12 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8441771
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, MA Tides - Dec 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:4010.411:228.84:461.05:30-0.26:534:10New Moon1Thu
2Fri11:2310.75:340.86:18-0.56:544:10New Moon2Fri
3Sat12:078.912:0810.96:220.77:06-0.76:554:10Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:559.012:5611.07:110.77:55-0.86:564:10Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon1:449.11:4810.88:020.68:45-0.76:574:09Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue2:379.12:4310.68:550.79:37-0.56:584:09First Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:339.23:4110.29:510.710:31-0.36:594:09First Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:319.24:439.810:500.811:260.07:004:09First Quarter8Thu
9Fri5:329.45:509.411:520.87:014:09First Quarter9Fri
10Sat6:349.66:579.112:230.212:570.77:024:09Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:339.98:018.91:200.42:010.57:034:09Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon8:2910.19:018.82:150.53:040.37:044:09Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue9:2110.49:568.73:090.74:030.07:044:10Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:1010.510:478.74:000.84:55-0.17:054:10Full Moon14Wed
15Thu10:5510.511:338.74:470.95:41-0.27:064:10Full Moon15Thu
16Fri11:3710.45:321.06:22-0.17:074:10Full Moon16Fri
17Sat12:168.612:1710.26:141.17:010.07:074:11Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:578.512:5510.06:551.27:390.27:084:11Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon1:378.41:339.87:361.38:170.47:084:11Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue2:158.32:139.58:181.48:560.67:094:12Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed2:548.22:549.29:021.69:370.97:094:12Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu3:348.23:388.89:481.710:191.17:104:13Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri4:168.24:268.410:371.811:051.37:104:13Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat5:028.35:188.111:301.911:531.57:114:14Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun5:528.56:157.812:281.87:114:15Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon6:458.77:167.612:451.61:261.67:114:15Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue7:399.08:187.71:381.62:251.37:124:16Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed8:329.59:177.92:321.53:230.87:124:17Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu9:259.910:128.23:261.34:180.27:124:17New Moon29Thu
30Fri10:1710.411:048.64:201.05:11-0.37:124:18New Moon30Fri
31Sat11:0710.811:549.15:130.66:01-0.87:134:19New Moon31Sat
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 2:03 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (62% illuminated). This places Essex, MA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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