Tides Today & Tomorrow in Rockport, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Rockport, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:21 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 13m at 5:57 pm (8.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:36 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8441551
Common Questions About Tides

Rockport, MA Tides - Nov 1921

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:4110.65:25-0.26:00-1.16:164:36New Moon1Tue
2Wed12:169.412:2610.46:100.16:46-0.86:174:34Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu1:019.11:1010.06:560.47:31-0.46:184:33Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri1:478.71:569.57:420.88:180.06:194:32Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat2:358.42:449.18:301.29:070.46:214:31First Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:268.13:368.69:221.59:580.76:224:29First Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:207.94:338.310:171.710:521.06:234:28First Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:167.95:318.111:151.711:461.16:244:27First Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:118.06:298.012:131.76:264:26First Quarter9Wed
10Thu7:038.27:248.012:391.21:081.46:274:25Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:518.48:138.11:291.21:591.16:284:24Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat8:348.78:598.22:151.12:450.86:294:23Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:139.09:418.42:571.03:280.46:314:22Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon9:519.310:218.53:370.84:090.06:324:21Full Moon14Mon
15Tue10:299.711:018.74:160.74:50-0.36:334:20Full Moon15Tue
16Wed11:0810.011:428.94:570.55:31-0.66:344:19Full Moon16Wed
17Thu11:5010.25:390.46:15-0.86:364:18Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:269.012:3510.36:240.37:02-0.96:374:17Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat1:139.11:2410.37:130.27:52-0.96:384:17Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun2:059.12:1910.18:070.38:46-0.86:394:16Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon3:019.13:189.99:050.39:43-0.66:414:15Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:029.24:229.610:080.310:44-0.56:424:14Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:069.45:309.411:150.211:45-0.36:434:14Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:099.66:379.312:210.06:444:13Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:109.97:429.212:46-0.21:25-0.36:454:13Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:0810.28:419.21:45-0.22:25-0.66:474:12Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:0210.49:379.22:40-0.23:21-0.86:484:12Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:5210.410:279.23:32-0.14:11-0.96:494:11New Moon28Mon
29Tue10:3910.411:149.04:200.14:58-0.96:504:11New Moon29Tue
30Wed11:2210.25:050.35:42-0.76:514:10New Moon30Wed
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 9:09 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 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 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 (55% illuminated). This places Rockport, 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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