Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gloucester, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Gloucester, MA.
Next low tide : in 3h 23m at 12:51 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 7:11 pm (9.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:13 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8441841
Common Questions About Tides

Gloucester, MA Tides - Feb 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:559.71:1210.46:56-0.87:28-1.36:564:55Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:449.72:029.97:48-0.78:15-0.96:554:56Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue2:329.62:549.38:41-0.49:03-0.46:544:58Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed3:229.43:498.69:35-0.19:520.26:534:59First Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:149.14:468.010:310.310:440.86:525:00First Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:098.85:467.511:290.611:391.36:515:02First Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:068.56:487.212:300.86:505:03First Quarter7Sat
8Sun7:048.47:507.012:371.61:310.96:495:04Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:018.48:467.11:341.82:270.96:475:06Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue8:538.49:357.22:281.73:180.86:465:07Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed9:398.610:177.33:161.64:010.66:455:08Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:208.710:547.54:001.44:400.46:435:09Full Moon12Thu
13Fri10:578.911:287.84:401.25:160.36:425:11Full Moon13Fri
14Sat11:339.05:181.05:500.26:415:12Full Moon14Sat
15Sun12:018.112:089.05:560.76:240.16:395:13Full Moon15Sun
16Mon12:348.412:459.06:350.57:000.06:385:15Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:098.71:248.97:160.37:370.16:365:16Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed1:478.92:088.78:000.18:180.26:355:17Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu2:299.12:568.48:480.09:030.46:345:19Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:179.23:508.19:410.09:540.76:325:20Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:119.24:517.810:400.110:510.96:315:21Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:119.25:577.611:440.111:551.06:295:22Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:179.37:077.712:510.06:285:24Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:259.68:138.01:010.91:57-0.36:265:25Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed8:309.99:148.42:060.62:58-0.66:245:26Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu9:3010.210:099.03:080.23:53-1.06:235:27New Moon26Thu
27Fri10:2510.410:599.44:05-0.34:44-1.26:215:29New Moon27Fri
28Sat11:1710.511:469.84:58-0.75:32-1.26:205:30New Moon28Sat
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 4:01 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 30% 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 Waning Crescent (30% 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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