Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, MA.
Next low tide : 6:44 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 42m at 12:50 pm (8.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:08 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8441771
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, MA Tides - Feb 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:359.710:078.53:171.04:190.46:574:56Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:239.810:538.74:070.95:010.36:564:57Full Moon2Mon
3Tue11:069.911:348.84:520.85:370.26:554:58Full Moon3Tue
4Wed11:449.95:340.76:110.16:535:00Full Moon4Wed
5Thu12:118.912:199.96:130.66:450.16:525:01Full Moon5Thu
6Fri12:459.012:539.86:530.57:210.16:515:02Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:169.01:269.67:330.57:590.26:505:04Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:499.12:029.48:140.68:370.46:495:05Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:239.12:419.18:570.79:180.66:475:06Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue3:029.13:238.89:420.910:010.86:465:07Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:459.14:108.410:321.110:491.06:455:09Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:339.15:038.211:261.211:421.26:445:10Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:289.16:048.012:241.26:425:11Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:289.27:098.112:391.21:251.06:415:13Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:319.58:158.41:391.02:250.66:395:14Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:3510.09:178.92:380.73:240.06:385:15Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:3510.510:149.63:370.14:20-0.66:375:17New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:3211.111:0710.24:33-0.55:12-1.26:355:18New Moon18Wed
19Thu11:2511.411:5710.75:27-1.06:03-1.66:345:19New Moon19Thu
20Fri12:1611.66:20-1.46:52-1.86:325:20Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:4611.01:0711.57:11-1.57:40-1.76:315:22Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:3611.11:5811.18:03-1.48:28-1.56:295:23Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon2:2610.92:5110.58:55-1.19:17-1.06:285:24Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue3:1910.63:469.99:48-0.610:08-0.46:265:25First Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:1310.24:449.210:440.011:000.26:255:27First Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:129.85:468.711:430.511:560.86:235:28First Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:149.46:508.312:460.96:215:29Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat7:179.27:528.212:551.21:521.16:205:30Waxing Gibbous28Sat
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 3:47 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 100% 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 maximum.

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 Full Moon (100% illuminated). This places Essex, MA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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