Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, MA.
Next low tide : in 4h 54m at 5:24 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 11:27 am (8.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:07 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8441771
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, MA Tides - Feb 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:5111.65:49-0.86:31-1.76:564:56Full Moon1Thu
2Fri12:2710.212:4211.56:41-1.07:19-1.76:554:57Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat1:1710.31:3211.27:31-0.98:05-1.46:544:59Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun2:0510.32:2110.78:21-0.68:51-1.06:535:00Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon2:5410.13:1010.19:10-0.29:36-0.56:525:01Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue3:429.84:009.49:590.310:210.16:515:03Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed4:319.44:538.710:510.811:090.76:505:04Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu5:239.15:508.211:451.311:591.26:485:05Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri6:198.86:517.812:431.56:475:07Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat7:158.77:517.712:511.51:411.66:465:08Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun8:118.88:477.81:451.72:391.46:455:09Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon9:039.09:397.92:381.63:321.16:435:10Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue9:519.210:258.23:291.54:180.86:425:12Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed10:349.511:068.54:171.25:000.56:405:13New Moon14Wed
15Thu11:129.711:428.75:020.95:400.26:395:14New Moon15Thu
16Fri11:479.95:460.66:190.06:385:16New Moon16Fri
17Sat12:148.912:2110.06:280.46:58-0.16:365:17New Moon17Sat
18Sun12:469.212:5710.07:110.27:38-0.16:355:18Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon1:219.41:369.97:540.28:19-0.16:335:19Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue1:599.62:199.88:390.29:020.06:325:21Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed2:429.83:069.59:270.39:470.26:305:22First Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:299.83:579.210:180.410:370.56:295:23First Quarter22Thu
23Fri4:229.84:558.811:160.511:330.76:275:25First Quarter23Fri
24Sat5:219.86:018.512:180.66:265:26First Quarter24Sat
25Sun6:269.97:138.512:340.81:220.46:245:27Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon7:3610.18:238.81:360.72:270.16:235:28Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue8:4510.49:289.22:390.43:30-0.36:215:30Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed9:4810.810:269.73:400.04:28-0.86:195:31Full Moon28Wed
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 8:25 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 98% 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 (98% 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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