Tides Today & Tomorrow in Rockport, MA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Rockport, MA.
Next low tide : in 1h 25m at 9:08 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 3:25 pm (9.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:41 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8441551
Common Questions About Tides

Rockport, MA Tides - Nov 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:178.38:348.41:551.02:181.36:154:36Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue8:598.59:188.52:401.03:031.06:174:35Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed9:378.79:588.53:200.93:440.76:184:33New Moon3Wed
4Thu10:118.910:358.53:570.94:210.56:194:32New Moon4Thu
5Fri10:449.111:108.54:310.94:580.26:204:31New Moon5Fri
6Sat11:169.311:468.55:060.95:350.06:224:30New Moon6Sat
7Sun11:519.55:420.96:14-0.16:234:29Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon12:248.512:299.66:210.96:56-0.26:244:27Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue1:058.51:129.77:030.97:42-0.26:254:26Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed1:528.42:019.67:511.08:32-0.26:274:25Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu2:448.42:559.58:441.19:28-0.16:284:24First Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:438.33:579.49:441.110:28-0.16:294:23First Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:468.55:039.310:491.011:30-0.16:304:22First Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:508.86:119.311:560.76:324:21Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon6:539.27:179.512:31-0.21:010.26:334:20Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue7:529.88:199.61:31-0.32:03-0.36:344:19Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed8:4610.39:169.72:26-0.43:01-0.86:354:18Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu9:3710.610:109.73:19-0.53:54-1.26:374:18Full Moon18Thu
19Fri10:2610.811:019.64:08-0.54:45-1.46:384:17Full Moon19Fri
20Sat11:1310.811:499.44:56-0.35:33-1.36:394:16Full Moon20Sat
21Sun11:5910.65:43-0.16:21-1.16:404:15Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon12:379.212:4410.36:290.37:08-0.86:424:15Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue1:248.81:309.97:160.67:55-0.46:434:14Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed2:138.52:199.48:041.08:440.06:444:13Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu3:038.13:108.98:551.49:350.46:454:13Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:577.94:058.59:501.610:270.76:464:12Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat4:527.85:038.210:471.811:211.06:484:12Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun5:487.96:028.011:461.76:494:11Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon6:418.06:587.912:151.112:441.66:504:11Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue7:308.27:517.91:061.11:371.36:514:10Waning Crescent30Tue
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 12:16 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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