Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, MA.
Next low tide : 10:05 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 36m at 3:18 am (9.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:11 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8441771
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, MA Tides - Feb 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:539.63:159.19:370.69:540.56:564:56First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:409.74:078.710:300.710:440.86:554:58First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:329.75:078.211:280.811:401.06:544:59First Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:329.76:158.012:330.86:535:00Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:399.87:298.012:431.11:390.66:525:01Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:5010.08:408.31:471.02:450.26:515:03Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:5910.49:448.82:510.63:48-0.36:495:04Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:0210.810:419.43:530.24:45-0.86:485:05Full Moon8Sun
9Mon10:5811.211:329.94:51-0.45:37-1.26:475:07Full Moon9Mon
10Tue11:4911.35:45-0.76:24-1.36:465:08Full Moon10Tue
11Wed12:2010.212:3711.16:35-0.97:08-1.36:445:09Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu1:0510.41:2410.87:24-0.87:51-1.06:435:11Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:5010.32:0910.28:11-0.58:33-0.56:425:12Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat2:3410.12:559.68:570.09:140.06:405:13Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun3:199.83:428.99:440.59:580.66:395:15Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:049.44:328.210:331.010:431.26:375:16Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:539.05:287.711:261.511:331.76:365:17Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:488.66:307.412:241.86:355:18Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:498.57:337.312:272.01:241.96:335:20Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:508.58:327.41:242.12:231.76:325:21Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:478.79:247.72:201.93:171.56:305:22Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:389.010:108.03:141.64:041.16:295:24Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:229.310:508.44:041.34:460.86:275:25New Moon23Mon
24Tue11:019.511:258.84:510.85:260.56:255:26New Moon24Tue
25Wed11:379.711:579.15:350.56:040.36:245:27New Moon25Wed
26Thu12:119.86:180.26:430.16:225:29New Moon26Thu
27Fri12:299.512:489.87:000.07:220.16:215:30Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat1:059.81:279.77:440.08:030.26:195:31Waxing Crescent28Sat
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 6:41 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 72% 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 Waning Gibbous (72% 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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