Tides Today & Tomorrow in Merrimack River Entrance, MA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Merrimack River Entrance, MA.
Next low tide : in 3h 22m at 1:45 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : 8:02 pm (7.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (73% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8440452
Common Questions About Tides

Merrimack River Entrance, MA Tides - Feb 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:118.97:517.412:510.41:42-0.36:584:54Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:119.08:527.41:530.42:44-0.46:574:56Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:099.19:487.52:520.43:41-0.56:564:57Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:039.110:417.73:480.34:34-0.66:554:58Full Moon4Sat
5Sun10:549.111:297.84:400.35:22-0.66:545:00Full Moon5Sun
6Mon11:419.05:290.26:07-0.66:535:01Full Moon6Mon
7Tue12:137.812:268.86:150.26:48-0.46:525:02Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:567.91:088.66:590.37:29-0.26:515:04Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu1:377.91:518.37:430.48:090.06:495:05Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri2:187.92:357.98:270.58:510.36:485:06Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat3:017.83:217.69:140.69:340.66:475:08Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:477.74:107.210:040.810:210.96:455:09Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:357.65:036.910:560.911:111.26:445:10Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:267.55:586.611:511.06:435:12Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:207.56:566.512:041.412:491.06:415:13Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:157.67:536.512:591.51:460.96:405:14Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:097.88:466.71:531.52:400.66:395:15Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:598.19:356.92:451.33:290.36:375:17Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:478.410:217.33:341.04:150.06:365:18New Moon19Sun
20Mon10:338.711:057.74:200.74:58-0.36:345:19New Moon20Mon
21Tue11:189.011:488.15:060.35:41-0.66:335:21New Moon21Tue
22Wed12:039.25:52-0.16:24-0.86:315:22New Moon22Wed
23Thu12:328.612:499.36:39-0.57:07-0.96:305:23Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:168.91:379.17:27-0.77:52-0.86:285:24Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat2:049.12:288.98:19-0.78:41-0.66:265:26Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun2:549.23:238.59:14-0.79:33-0.36:255:27First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:489.14:218.010:12-0.510:290.16:235:28First Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:469.05:247.611:14-0.311:290.46:225:29First Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:488.86:297.412:19-0.16:205:31First Quarter29Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8440452)

Common Questions About Merrimack River Entrance, MA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Merrimack River Entrance, MA today?

Slack tide in Merrimack River Entrance, MA is approximately 4:53 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 Merrimack River Entrance, MA?

Merrimack River Entrance, MA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 73% 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 Merrimack River Entrance, 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 Merrimack River Entrance, MA?

Tide predictions for Merrimack River Entrance, 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 Merrimack River Entrance, MA?

Tide data for Merrimack River Entrance, MA is sourced from NOAA Station #8440452. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8440452.

What is the moon phase in Merrimack River Entrance, MA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Merrimack River Entrance, MA is Waxing Gibbous (73% illuminated). This places Merrimack River Entrance, 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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