Tides Today & Tomorrow in Rockport, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Rockport, MA.
Next low tide : in 5h 03m at 7:15 am (-1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 1:30 pm (9.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:19 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8441551
Common Questions About Tides

Rockport, MA Tides - Feb 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:438.710:197.63:231.44:050.56:564:55New Moon1Thu
2Fri10:228.910:557.84:051.24:430.26:554:57New Moon2Fri
3Sat10:599.111:298.24:450.95:180.06:544:58New Moon3Sat
4Sun11:369.35:240.65:54-0.26:534:59New Moon4Sun
5Mon12:048.612:149.36:040.36:31-0.36:525:00Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:418.912:559.36:470.07:10-0.36:505:02Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed1:209.21:409.27:32-0.27:53-0.36:495:03Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu2:049.52:298.98:22-0.38:39-0.16:485:04Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri2:539.63:248.69:16-0.39:310.16:475:06First Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:489.64:248.310:15-0.210:280.46:455:07First Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:499.65:318.011:19-0.111:310.66:445:08First Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:559.66:428.012:27-0.26:435:10Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:039.77:508.212:380.61:34-0.36:415:11Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed8:099.98:538.51:440.42:36-0.66:405:12Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu9:1010.19:498.92:470.23:33-0.86:395:14Full Moon15Thu
16Fri10:0510.310:409.23:44-0.24:24-1.06:375:15Full Moon16Fri
17Sat10:5610.311:279.54:37-0.45:11-1.06:365:16Full Moon17Sat
18Sun11:4310.15:27-0.55:55-0.96:345:17Full Moon18Sun
19Mon12:109.612:289.86:13-0.56:37-0.66:335:19Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:529.61:129.46:58-0.47:18-0.36:315:20Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed1:339.41:558.97:43-0.27:590.26:305:21Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu2:149.22:398.38:280.18:410.66:285:23Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri2:588.93:277.89:160.59:271.16:275:24Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:458.64:207.410:070.810:171.56:255:25Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:388.35:187.111:021.111:111.86:245:26Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon5:368.16:196.912:021.36:225:28Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue6:358.17:197.012:101.91:021.36:215:29Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:338.28:147.21:081.91:571.16:195:30Waning Crescent28Wed
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 10:22 am — 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 maximum.

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 (7% illuminated). This places Rockport, MA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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