42.6321’ N, 70.7766’ W

Essex, MA

73°
H -°
L 50°
NW
12mph
Low tide
11:57 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, MA.
Next low tide : in 5h 34m at 11:57 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:03 am (7.6 ft)
Sunset today : 6:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8441771
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, MA Tides - May 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:138.95:558.311:471.45:367:44First Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:068.66:478.212:011.912:361.65:347:45First Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:048.57:408.412:541.91:271.85:337:46First Quarter3Thu
4Fri8:028.48:308.61:491.82:181.85:327:47Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat8:578.49:188.92:441.63:081.75:317:48Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:498.510:029.23:371.33:561.65:297:49Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:378.610:459.64:290.94:451.45:287:50Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:228.811:2610.05:200.65:321.25:277:51Full Moon8Tue
9Wed12:059.06:080.26:181.15:267:52Full Moon9Wed
10Thu12:0710.312:489.16:55-0.17:050.95:257:53Full Moon10Thu
11Fri12:4910.51:329.37:43-0.37:520.85:247:55Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:3410.72:199.48:30-0.58:410.75:227:56Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun2:2210.83:089.59:19-0.59:320.65:217:57Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon3:1410.74:019.510:10-0.410:250.65:207:58Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:1010.54:569.611:02-0.311:200.65:197:59Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:0910.35:549.711:56-0.15:188:00Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:1210.06:559.812:180.612:520.15:178:01Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:189.77:5510.01:190.51:490.25:178:02Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:239.68:5310.32:210.42:450.45:168:03Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun9:259.59:4910.53:230.23:400.55:158:04Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:249.410:4110.74:230.04:340.65:148:05Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:189.311:3110.75:20-0.15:250.75:138:06New Moon22Tue
23Wed12:089.36:12-0.26:130.85:128:07New Moon23Wed
24Thu12:1710.612:559.26:59-0.16:591.05:128:08New Moon24Thu
25Fri1:0010.51:399.07:420.07:421.15:118:09Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat1:4210.22:238.98:240.28:261.35:108:09Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun2:249.93:058.89:040.59:091.45:108:10Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon3:069.63:478.79:450.79:531.65:098:11Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:499.34:298.610:261.010:391.75:098:12First Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:349.05:128.611:101.211:271.75:088:13First Quarter30Wed
31Thu5:228.75:578.611:551.45:078:14First Quarter31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8441771)

Common Questions About Essex, MA Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Essex, MA?

Essex, MA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (48% illuminated). This places Essex, MA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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