Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, MA.
Next low tide : 10:23 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 33m at 3:51 pm (9.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:11 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8441771
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, MA Tides - Jan 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:559.96:258.612:290.67:134:20Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue6:589.87:338.212:430.61:360.77:134:21Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed7:599.98:388.11:410.92:440.67:134:22Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu8:579.99:378.12:401.13:480.47:134:23Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri9:5110.010:308.33:361.14:430.27:134:24New Moon5Fri
6Sat10:4010.111:178.44:281.15:290.17:124:25New Moon6Sat
7Sun11:2410.111:598.55:141.06:070.17:124:26New Moon7Sun
8Mon12:0410.05:571.06:420.17:124:27New Moon8Mon
9Tue12:388.612:419.96:370.97:170.27:124:28Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed1:148.61:179.77:170.97:520.37:124:29Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu1:498.61:539.57:580.98:280.57:114:30Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri2:238.62:319.28:391.09:060.77:114:31Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat2:598.73:118.89:231.29:450.97:104:32First Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:388.73:558.310:101.410:281.27:104:33First Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:218.74:447.911:011.611:161.57:104:35First Quarter15Mon
16Tue5:098.85:407.511:581.67:094:36First Quarter16Tue
17Wed6:038.86:437.412:081.712:581.67:094:37Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu7:039.07:497.41:051.71:591.37:084:38Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri8:039.48:537.82:041.62:580.87:074:39Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat9:039.89:518.33:021.33:550.27:074:41Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun9:5910.410:438.93:590.84:49-0.47:064:42Full Moon21Sun
22Mon10:5210.911:329.44:540.25:39-1.07:054:43Full Moon22Mon
23Tue11:4211.35:46-0.36:27-1.47:044:44Full Moon23Tue
24Wed12:199.912:3111.46:37-0.77:14-1.67:044:46Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu1:0710.31:2111.37:28-0.98:00-1.67:034:47Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri1:5510.52:1210.98:19-0.98:47-1.37:024:48Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat2:4410.53:0410.39:12-0.69:36-0.97:014:50Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:3610.43:599.610:06-0.210:26-0.37:004:51Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:3010.14:598.811:040.311:190.46:594:52Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue5:299.86:058.212:080.76:584:54Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed6:339.57:137.812:160.91:160.96:574:55Waning Crescent31Wed
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 7:07 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 72% 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 Waning Gibbous (72% 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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