Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gloucester, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Gloucester, MA.
Next low tide : in 2h 39m at 10:33 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 4:49 pm (9.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:39 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8441841
Common Questions About Tides

Gloucester, MA Tides - Sep 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:048.56:259.811:590.96:077:17Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed7:128.27:329.512:520.31:051.26:087:16Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu8:208.18:389.41:590.52:111.46:097:14Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:228.29:379.43:020.53:121.36:107:12Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:158.310:289.33:570.54:061.26:117:11Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:018.511:129.34:440.64:531.16:127:09New Moon6Sun
7Mon11:398.611:519.25:240.65:341.06:137:07New Moon7Mon
8Tue12:138.75:590.76:110.96:147:05New Moon8Tue
9Wed12:269.012:448.86:320.86:470.86:157:04New Moon9Wed
10Thu1:008.91:158.97:040.97:220.76:167:02Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:348.71:478.97:371.07:590.76:187:00Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat2:098.52:218.98:121.28:390.76:196:58Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun2:478.32:598.98:501.49:220.96:206:56Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon3:308.03:428.89:311.610:091.06:216:55First Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:187.74:328.710:181.811:021.16:226:53First Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:137.55:288.711:122.06:236:51First Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:137.46:308.812:011.212:112.06:246:49First Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:167.67:339.01:021.11:141.86:256:48Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:178.08:349.42:020.82:151.36:266:46Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:138.69:329.82:580.33:140.76:276:44Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:059.310:2610.33:51-0.14:090.06:286:42Full Moon21Mon
22Tue10:5410.111:1810.54:40-0.55:02-0.76:296:40Full Moon22Tue
23Wed11:4110.75:28-0.85:54-1.36:306:39Full Moon23Wed
24Thu12:0910.712:2911.26:15-1.06:45-1.66:326:37Full Moon24Thu
25Fri12:5910.61:1711.47:03-0.97:36-1.76:336:35Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:5010.32:0711.37:51-0.68:28-1.46:346:33Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:439.81:5911.07:42-0.28:23-1.05:355:32Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon2:389.32:5510.58:360.39:21-0.55:365:30Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:388.83:569.99:340.810:220.15:375:28Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:438.45:019.410:371.211:270.55:385:26Third Quarter30Wed
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 1:41 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 55% 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 Third Quarter (55% 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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