Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, MA.
Next low tide : in 1h 27m at 2:15 am (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : 8:22 am (7.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8441771
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, MA Tides - Nov 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:519.91:0011.77:09-0.17:53-1.26:174:35Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:469.71:5411.38:010.18:47-0.96:194:34Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue2:439.42:5210.88:560.59:42-0.56:204:32First Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:439.23:5410.29:530.810:390.06:214:31First Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:469.04:599.710:531.111:380.46:224:30First Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:499.06:069.311:561.36:244:29First Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:499.17:099.112:370.71:001.36:254:28Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:459.28:079.01:340.82:031.26:264:27Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:369.59:008.92:260.92:591.06:274:26Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:229.79:488.93:121.03:490.86:294:24Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:049.810:338.83:531.14:330.66:304:23Full Moon11Wed
12Thu10:429.911:148.84:331.25:130.46:314:22Full Moon12Thu
13Fri11:1710.011:528.75:111.35:510.36:324:21Full Moon13Fri
14Sat11:5010.05:501.46:290.36:344:21Full Moon14Sat
15Sun12:298.512:239.96:291.47:080.46:354:20Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:048.412:579.87:091.57:480.56:364:19Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:408.31:369.77:511.68:300.66:374:18Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed2:188.32:189.58:351.79:130.86:394:17Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu3:008.33:039.39:221.79:590.96:404:16Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:458.43:539.110:121.810:471.06:414:16Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:358.54:488.911:071.711:381.06:424:15Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:298.85:478.812:061.56:434:14Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:269.26:518.712:321.01:061.26:454:14Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:249.77:548.91:270.82:060.76:464:13Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed8:2010.38:569.12:220.63:050.16:474:13Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu9:1610.99:569.33:170.44:03-0.56:484:12New Moon26Thu
27Fri10:1011.410:529.54:120.14:59-1.06:494:12New Moon27Fri
28Sat11:0311.711:469.75:06-0.15:54-1.36:504:11New Moon28Sat
29Sun11:5511.85:59-0.26:46-1.56:514:11Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:409.712:4811.76:52-0.27:38-1.46:534:10Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 5:18 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 79% 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 (79% 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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