Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, MA.
Next low tide : in 5h 35m at 8:44 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 2:35 pm (8.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:10 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8441771
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, MA Tides - Dec 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:059.05:189.611:291.16:534:10First Quarter1Sun
2Mon6:079.36:279.412:050.212:320.96:544:10Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:099.77:359.31:020.21:360.56:564:10Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:0810.28:389.31:590.22:390.26:574:09Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:0410.69:379.32:540.23:40-0.26:584:09Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri9:5610.910:329.23:470.24:37-0.56:584:09Full Moon6Fri
7Sat10:4511.111:229.24:380.35:29-0.76:594:09Full Moon7Sat
8Sun11:3111.05:260.46:16-0.77:004:09Full Moon8Sun
9Mon12:099.112:1510.86:120.67:01-0.57:014:09Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:558.912:5710.56:570.87:43-0.27:024:09Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:408.71:4010.17:411.18:240.17:034:09Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu2:248.52:239.78:251.49:060.57:044:09Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri3:088.33:079.39:101.69:480.87:044:10Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:528.23:548.89:571.810:321.17:054:10Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:388.14:448.410:462.011:181.47:064:10Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:278.15:398.111:402.07:074:10Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:188.36:387.912:071.612:372.07:074:11Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:108.57:377.712:571.71:341.87:084:11Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu8:008.88:347.71:481.72:301.57:084:11Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:479.29:277.92:381.63:251.17:094:12Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat9:339.610:168.13:291.54:170.67:094:12New Moon21Sat
22Sun10:1710.011:028.44:191.35:060.17:104:13New Moon22Sun
23Mon11:0110.311:468.65:081.05:53-0.37:104:13New Moon23Mon
24Tue11:4510.65:560.86:40-0.67:114:14New Moon24Tue
25Wed12:308.912:3110.86:440.67:26-0.87:114:15Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:169.11:1910.87:330.48:14-0.97:114:15Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri2:049.32:1010.78:240.39:02-0.87:124:16Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat2:549.43:0310.49:160.39:52-0.67:124:17First Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:479.54:0010.010:110.410:44-0.47:124:18First Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:439.65:019.511:100.511:380.07:124:18First Quarter30Mon
31Tue5:439.76:079.012:130.67:124:19First 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 11:39 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 88% 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 Waning Gibbous (88% 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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