Tides Today & Tomorrow in Rockport, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Rockport, MA.
Next low tide : in 4h 29m at 12:29 pm (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : 6:55 pm (8.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8441551
Common Questions About Tides

Rockport, MA Tides - Aug 1920

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:309.212:598.46:480.36:550.95:338:03Full Moon1Sun
2Mon1:069.21:338.67:230.27:340.85:348:02Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue1:439.22:098.98:000.28:160.65:358:01Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed2:239.12:499.18:390.29:010.55:377:59Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu3:079.03:349.39:220.39:510.45:387:58Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri3:578.84:239.410:090.410:450.35:397:57Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:528.65:189.511:010.511:440.35:407:55Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:528.46:189.711:580.65:417:54Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon6:578.47:229.912:460.11:000.65:427:53Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:038.58:2610.21:51-0.12:030.55:437:51Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed9:078.89:2710.52:53-0.43:060.25:447:50Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu10:079.210:2610.73:52-0.84:05-0.25:457:49New Moon12Thu
13Fri11:039.611:2110.94:48-1.15:01-0.55:467:47New Moon13Fri
14Sat11:559.95:39-1.35:55-0.85:477:46New Moon14Sat
15Sun12:1310.912:4410.26:29-1.36:47-0.95:487:44New Moon15Sun
16Mon1:0310.71:3210.27:16-1.27:37-0.85:497:43Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue1:5310.42:1910.28:03-0.98:27-0.65:507:41Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed2:419.93:069.98:49-0.49:18-0.25:517:40Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu3:319.33:559.69:370.110:090.25:537:38First Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:248.74:479.210:260.611:030.55:547:37First Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:198.25:428.911:181.15:557:35First Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:187.86:398.712:000.912:131.45:567:34First Quarter22Sun
23Mon7:187.67:378.612:591.11:111.65:577:32Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:177.58:338.61:581.22:071.75:587:31Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed9:117.69:248.72:531.13:011.65:597:29Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu9:587.810:108.83:420.93:491.46:007:27Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:408.010:509.04:250.84:321.26:017:26Full Moon27Fri
28Sat11:188.311:289.15:040.65:121.06:027:24Full Moon28Sat
29Sun11:528.65:400.45:510.76:037:22Full Moon29Sun
30Mon12:049.212:268.96:160.36:300.46:047:21Full Moon30Mon
31Tue12:409.31:019.26:510.27:090.26:057:19Waning Gibbous31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8441551)

Common Questions About Rockport, MA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Rockport, MA today?

Slack tide in Rockport, MA is approximately 3:42 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 Rockport, MA?

Rockport, MA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 Rockport, 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 Rockport, MA?

Tide predictions for Rockport, 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 Rockport, MA?

Tide data for Rockport, MA is sourced from NOAA Station #8441551. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8441551.

What is the moon phase in Rockport, MA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Rockport, MA is First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Rockport, 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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