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 40m 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 - Dec 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:249.83:3510.49:350.310:12-0.56:534:10Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:219.54:349.810:300.711:060.16:544:10Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun5:199.35:369.211:281.16:554:10Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon6:189.26:378.812:000.512:281.36:564:10Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue7:149.27:368.612:540.81:291.36:574:09Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed8:069.38:318.51:461.02:271.26:584:09Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu8:559.49:228.52:351.23:191.06:594:09Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri9:409.610:098.63:211.24:050.87:004:09Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:219.810:528.74:051.24:470.57:014:09New Moon9Sat
10Sun10:589.911:328.74:471.15:270.37:024:09New Moon10Sun
11Mon11:3210.05:281.06:060.17:034:09New Moon11Mon
12Tue12:088.712:0510.06:091.06:450.07:034:09New Moon12Tue
13Wed12:428.712:3810.06:511.07:260.07:044:09Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu1:168.71:1510.07:331.08:070.07:054:10Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri1:528.81:559.98:171.08:490.17:064:10Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat2:328.92:399.79:021.19:330.27:064:10Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun3:169.03:279.59:511.110:200.37:074:11First Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:049.14:199.310:431.111:110.47:084:11First Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:589.35:189.111:411.17:084:11First Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:559.66:218.912:050.512:410.87:094:12Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu6:579.97:289.01:020.41:430.47:094:12Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:5910.48:359.12:000.32:45-0.17:104:13Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat8:5910.99:399.42:580.03:45-0.67:104:13Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun9:5811.410:389.83:56-0.34:43-1.27:114:14Full Moon24Sun
25Mon10:5311.711:3210.04:52-0.55:37-1.67:114:14Full Moon25Mon
26Tue11:4611.85:45-0.76:29-1.77:114:15Full Moon26Tue
27Wed12:2510.212:3711.76:38-0.87:19-1.77:124:16Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu1:1710.21:2911.47:29-0.68:08-1.47:124:17Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri2:0810.02:2010.98:20-0.38:56-1.07:124:17Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat2:599.83:1110.29:100.19:43-0.57:124:18Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun3:509.64:049.610:010.610:330.07:124:19Third Quarter31Sun
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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