Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, MA.
Next low tide : in 1h 52m at 2:05 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : 8:23 pm (9.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:06 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8441771
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, MA Tides - Jul 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:449.74:189.210:120.510:281.25:098:24Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:299.25:029.110:530.911:151.45:098:24Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:178.85:469.011:361.25:108:24Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:078.46:348.912:051.612:211.65:118:24Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu7:028.07:238.912:571.71:101.85:118:23Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri8:007.88:159.01:521.72:002.05:128:23Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:587.89:069.22:471.52:522.05:138:23Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:527.99:569.43:411.33:451.95:138:22Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:428.110:439.64:341.04:371.75:148:22Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:288.411:279.95:230.65:271.45:158:21New Moon10Tue
11Wed12:108.76:100.36:151.15:168:21New Moon11Wed
12Thu12:0910.212:499.16:550.07:030.85:168:20New Moon12Thu
13Fri12:5110.41:299.47:39-0.37:500.55:178:20Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:3510.52:109.78:23-0.48:370.35:188:19Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun2:2010.62:5410.09:07-0.59:260.25:198:19Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:0910.43:4110.29:53-0.410:180.25:208:18Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:0110.14:3210.410:41-0.211:120.25:218:17First Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:569.75:2610.411:320.15:218:16First Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:569.26:2410.412:100.312:260.45:228:16First Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:038.87:2810.41:110.41:240.75:238:15Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:128.78:3310.42:160.42:240.95:248:14Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:198.79:3610.53:210.23:250.95:258:13Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:218.810:3610.64:240.04:250.85:268:12Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:179.111:3010.75:23-0.25:210.75:278:11Full Moon24Tue
25Wed12:089.36:14-0.36:140.55:288:10Full Moon25Wed
26Thu12:2010.712:549.46:59-0.37:010.55:298:09Full Moon26Thu
27Fri1:0510.51:369.57:40-0.17:460.55:308:08Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat1:4710.22:179.58:180.18:280.65:318:07Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun2:289.92:569.48:550.49:110.85:328:06Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon3:099.53:349.39:330.79:541.05:338:05Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue3:509.14:139.210:131.010:381.35:348:04Third Quarter31Tue
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 5:14 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 76% 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 Waxing Gibbous (76% 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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