Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gloucester, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Gloucester, MA.
Next low tide : 8:22 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 17m at 2:22 pm (9.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:20 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8441841
Common Questions About Tides

Gloucester, MA Tides - Dec 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:128.97:368.212:420.81:240.96:534:10Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:009.08:308.11:361.02:180.86:544:10Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:489.09:188.12:241.13:000.66:554:09Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:309.110:008.03:061.23:480.56:564:09Full Moon4Sat
5Sun10:069.110:428.03:481.24:240.46:574:09Full Moon5Sun
6Mon10:429.211:188.04:301.35:000.36:584:09Full Moon6Mon
7Tue11:189.211:548.15:061.25:420.26:594:09Full Moon7Tue
8Wed11:549.35:421.26:180.17:004:09Full Moon8Wed
9Thu12:308.112:309.36:241.16:540.07:014:09Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:068.21:129.37:061.17:360.07:014:09Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat1:488.31:549.27:481.08:180.07:024:09Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun2:368.52:429.18:360.99:060.07:034:09Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:248.63:368.99:300.810:000.17:044:09Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:188.94:368.810:300.710:540.27:054:09Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:129.25:368.711:300.411:480.27:054:10Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:129.66:428.712:300.07:064:10Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:0610.07:428.812:480.11:30-0.57:074:10Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:0610.48:429.11:48-0.12:30-0.97:074:11Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:0010.89:429.32:42-0.23:24-1.37:084:11New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:5411.110:369.53:36-0.44:18-1.67:084:11New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:4811.211:309.64:30-0.65:12-1.87:094:12New Moon21Tue
22Wed11:4211.25:24-0.66:06-1.77:094:12New Moon22Wed
23Thu12:189.712:3010.96:18-0.66:54-1.57:104:13Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:129.61:2410.57:06-0.47:42-1.27:104:14Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat2:009.42:1210.08:00-0.18:30-0.87:114:14Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun2:489.23:069.48:540.29:18-0.37:114:15First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:429.04:008.89:480.510:120.27:114:16First Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:368.85:008.310:420.811:060.77:124:16First Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:308.76:007.911:421.07:124:17First Quarter29Wed
30Thu6:248.66:547.612:001.012:421.07:124:18Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri7:188.67:547.612:541.21:360.97:124:19Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 5:22 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated). This places Gloucester, MA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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