Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gloucester, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Gloucester, MA.
Next low tide : in 4h 35m at 10:44 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 5:05 pm (9.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:38 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8441841
Common Questions About Tides

Gloucester, MA Tides - Oct 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:429.610:0310.33:24-0.43:44-0.15:395:25New Moon1Tue
2Wed10:3010.010:5210.24:13-0.54:35-0.45:405:23New Moon2Wed
3Thu11:1410.111:3810.04:59-0.45:22-0.55:415:21New Moon3Thu
4Fri11:5510.25:41-0.16:07-0.55:425:20New Moon4Fri
5Sat12:229.612:3610.06:220.26:50-0.35:435:18Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun1:059.21:169.87:030.67:340.05:455:16Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:488.71:589.47:441.18:180.45:465:14Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue2:348.32:439.08:281.59:060.85:475:13First Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:237.83:328.69:161.99:581.15:485:11First Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:177.54:288.410:102.210:551.45:495:09First Quarter10Thu
11Fri5:177.35:288.211:082.311:541.55:505:08First Quarter11Fri
12Sat6:177.36:298.212:092.35:515:06First Quarter12Sat
13Sun7:157.57:268.312:521.41:072.15:535:04Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:057.98:188.61:451.32:001.85:545:03Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue8:498.39:038.82:311.02:481.35:555:01Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:288.79:469.03:130.83:310.85:564:59Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:059.210:269.23:520.64:130.35:574:58Full Moon17Thu
18Fri10:429.611:069.34:300.44:54-0.15:594:56Full Moon18Fri
19Sat11:1910.011:489.45:080.35:37-0.56:004:55Full Moon19Sat
20Sun11:5910.45:490.36:21-0.86:014:53Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:329.412:4310.56:320.37:09-0.96:024:52Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:209.21:3110.57:190.48:00-0.86:034:50Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed2:129.02:2510.38:110.68:56-0.56:054:49Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:118.73:2610.19:080.89:57-0.36:064:47Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:158.54:329.810:121.011:02-0.16:074:46Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat5:238.55:429.611:211.16:084:44Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun6:318.76:529.612:090.012:310.96:094:43Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:359.17:579.61:120.01:380.56:114:41Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue8:329.58:569.62:110.02:380.26:124:40Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed9:239.99:499.63:03-0.13:32-0.26:134:39New Moon30Wed
31Thu10:0910.110:379.43:500.04:20-0.46:144:37New Moon31Thu
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 1:54 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 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 (46% illuminated). This places Gloucester, 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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