Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gloucester, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Gloucester, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:22 am (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 31m at 6:56 pm (8.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8441841
Common Questions About Tides

Gloucester, MA Tides - Mar 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:279.710:008.93:100.33:47-0.66:195:31Full Moon1Thu
2Fri10:1610.110:469.54:00-0.34:33-1.16:175:32Full Moon2Fri
3Sat11:0510.511:3210.14:50-0.85:20-1.46:165:33Full Moon3Sat
4Sun11:5310.75:39-1.36:07-1.66:145:34Full Moon4Sun
5Mon12:2010.512:4310.76:30-1.66:55-1.66:125:35Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue1:0910.71:3510.57:22-1.77:45-1.46:115:37Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed2:0010.82:3010.18:16-1.68:37-1.16:095:38Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu2:5410.63:289.59:13-1.39:33-0.66:075:39Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:5310.34:309.010:13-0.910:33-0.16:065:40Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:569.95:378.611:17-0.511:370.36:045:41Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun6:029.66:458.412:24-0.26:025:43Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon7:089.47:508.412:430.51:29-0.16:015:44Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue8:119.38:508.51:470.62:290.05:595:45Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed9:089.39:418.62:450.63:220.05:575:46Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu9:579.310:258.73:370.54:080.05:555:47New Moon15Thu
16Fri10:409.211:048.74:220.44:480.15:545:49New Moon16Fri
17Sat11:199.111:388.85:020.45:240.25:525:50New Moon17Sat
18Sun11:548.95:390.35:580.35:505:51New Moon18Sun
19Mon12:118.812:288.86:150.36:320.45:485:52Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:438.81:038.66:520.37:070.65:475:53Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed1:188.81:418.47:300.37:450.85:455:54Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu1:558.82:218.28:110.48:261.05:435:56Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri2:368.73:067.98:560.69:101.25:415:57Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat3:228.63:567.79:450.710:001.45:405:58First Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:138.54:517.610:390.810:541.55:385:59First Quarter25Sun
26Mon5:098.55:507.611:360.811:531.45:366:00First Quarter26Mon
27Tue6:098.66:507.912:350.65:346:01Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed7:098.97:478.312:521.11:320.35:336:02Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu8:069.38:418.91:500.72:25-0.15:316:04Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri9:019.89:319.62:450.13:17-0.65:296:05Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat9:5410.210:2010.23:38-0.64:06-1.05:276:06Full Moon31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8441841)

Common Questions About Gloucester, MA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Gloucester, MA today?

Slack tide in Gloucester, MA is approximately 10:09 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 Gloucester, MA?

Gloucester, MA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 Gloucester, 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 Gloucester, MA?

Tide predictions for Gloucester, 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 Gloucester, MA?

Tide data for Gloucester, MA is sourced from NOAA Station #8441841. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8441841.

What is the moon phase in Gloucester, MA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Gloucester, MA is First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Gloucester, 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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