Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gloucester, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Gloucester, MA.
Next low tide : 12:31 pm (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 19m at 6:39 am (7.5 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 - Nov 1924

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:409.91:5611.07:41-0.38:21-1.36:164:36Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun2:379.62:5410.78:380.09:20-1.06:174:34First Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:399.43:5710.39:390.310:21-0.66:184:33First Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:439.25:049.910:450.511:26-0.36:204:32First Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:509.26:139.611:520.66:214:31First Quarter5Wed
6Thu6:559.37:189.512:30-0.112:590.56:224:29Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:559.58:199.41:310.02:010.36:244:28Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:489.79:149.32:260.12:570.16:254:27Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun9:369.810:039.23:150.23:460.06:264:26Full Moon9Sun
10Mon10:189.810:469.04:000.44:300.06:274:25Full Moon10Mon
11Tue10:579.711:258.84:400.65:100.06:294:24Full Moon11Tue
12Wed11:329.55:170.85:470.16:304:23Full Moon12Wed
13Thu12:028.612:079.45:541.06:240.26:314:22Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:388.412:429.26:311.27:020.36:324:21Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat1:168.21:209.17:101.47:430.46:344:20Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:568.12:018.97:521.58:260.66:354:19Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon2:407.92:478.78:371.79:130.86:364:18Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:287.83:378.59:271.810:030.96:374:18Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:217.84:328.310:211.810:551.06:394:17Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:157.95:298.311:181.711:490.96:404:16Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:098.26:278.412:161.46:414:15Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:018.67:238.612:420.81:120.96:424:15Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:519.28:178.91:330.62:050.36:434:14Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:409.89:099.22:230.32:57-0.36:454:13Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:2710.410:009.53:110.03:47-0.96:464:13New Moon25Tue
26Wed10:1510.910:509.84:00-0.34:36-1.46:474:12New Moon26Wed
27Thu11:0311.311:409.94:48-0.55:27-1.86:484:12New Moon27Thu
28Fri11:5311.55:38-0.76:18-1.96:494:11Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:3210.012:4511.46:30-0.77:10-1.96:504:11Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:259.91:4011.17:25-0.58:05-1.66:514:10Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 9:35 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 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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