Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, MA.
Next low tide : 7:27 pm (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 20m at 1:26 pm (8.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:09 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8441771
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, MA Tides - May 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:209.06:068.212:161.35:377:43First Quarter1Sun
2Mon6:178.97:028.312:321.91:101.45:367:44First Quarter2Mon
3Tue7:179.07:598.71:301.72:061.25:347:45Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:199.18:559.22:281.43:001.05:337:46Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:199.49:489.83:250.93:540.65:327:47Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri10:169.810:4010.44:220.34:460.35:307:48Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:1210.111:3011.05:17-0.35:380.05:297:49Full Moon7Sat
8Sun12:0510.36:11-0.86:28-0.25:287:50Full Moon8Sun
9Mon12:2011.412:5710.37:04-1.17:19-0.35:277:51Full Moon9Mon
10Tue1:0911.61:5110.27:57-1.38:10-0.25:267:53Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed2:0111.52:4610.08:51-1.29:020.05:247:54Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu2:5511.33:439.79:44-1.09:560.35:237:55Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri3:5210.94:429.510:39-0.610:520.65:227:56Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:5310.45:429.311:36-0.111:490.95:217:57Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:569.96:439.212:340.35:207:58Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon7:019.67:429.112:501.11:320.65:197:59Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue8:039.38:389.21:511.22:290.85:188:00Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:009.29:299.42:511.23:211.05:178:01Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu9:539.110:169.53:471.14:081.15:168:02Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri10:429.110:599.64:380.94:511.25:158:03Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:279.011:389.75:230.85:311.35:158:04New Moon21Sat
22Sun12:099.06:050.66:101.45:148:05New Moon22Sun
23Mon12:149.812:498.96:450.56:491.55:138:06New Moon23Mon
24Tue12:489.81:278.77:240.57:291.65:128:07New Moon24Tue
25Wed1:219.82:038.68:040.58:091.65:118:08Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:569.72:408.58:460.58:521.75:118:09Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri2:349.73:198.59:280.69:361.75:108:10Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat3:169.64:008.510:120.810:221.75:098:10Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun4:029.44:458.510:570.911:111.75:098:11First Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:529.35:338.711:461.05:088:12First Quarter30Mon
31Tue5:459.26:268.912:041.612:371.05:088:13First 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 4:26 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 97% 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 (97% 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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