Tides Today & Tomorrow in Salem, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Salem, MA.
Next low tide : 11:12 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 59m at 4:48 pm (9.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:40 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8442645
Common Questions About Tides

Salem, MA Tides - Jul 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:0910.02:459.38:31-0.58:480.35:098:24Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri2:5810.03:349.59:19-0.69:410.25:108:24Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat3:519.84:269.810:09-0.510:370.15:118:24First Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:479.65:2210.011:02-0.311:370.05:118:24First Quarter4Sun
5Mon5:489.36:2110.211:58-0.25:128:23First Quarter5Mon
6Tue6:539.17:2210.412:40-0.212:580.05:128:23Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed7:589.08:2310.61:43-0.31:580.15:138:23Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:029.09:2210.82:46-0.62:580.15:148:22Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:029.110:1910.93:46-0.83:560.15:148:22Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:599.311:1410.94:43-0.94:510.05:158:21Full Moon10Sat
11Sun11:529.45:35-1.05:440.05:168:21Full Moon11Sun
12Mon12:0410.812:409.46:24-0.96:330.15:178:20Full Moon12Mon
13Tue12:5210.61:279.47:10-0.87:200.25:188:20Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed1:3810.22:119.37:54-0.58:070.45:188:19Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu2:239.82:559.18:37-0.28:540.65:198:19Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri3:089.43:399.09:200.29:410.95:208:18Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat3:548.94:248.910:040.510:301.15:218:17Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:428.55:128.710:490.911:211.35:228:17Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon5:348.16:028.611:381.25:238:16Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue6:297.76:558.612:151.412:291.55:248:15Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed7:267.67:488.61:111.41:211.75:258:14Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu8:227.58:388.82:061.32:131.75:258:13Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri9:137.69:269.02:591.13:031.65:268:12Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:027.810:129.33:470.83:511.45:278:11Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:468.110:559.64:330.54:371.25:288:11New Moon25Sun
26Mon11:298.411:389.95:160.25:220.85:298:10New Moon26Mon
27Tue12:108.85:57-0.26:060.45:308:09New Moon27Tue
28Wed12:2010.212:519.36:39-0.56:510.15:318:07New Moon28Wed
29Thu1:0410.31:359.77:22-0.87:39-0.25:328:06Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri1:5110.42:2110.08:07-0.98:29-0.45:338:05Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat2:4010.33:1010.38:55-0.89:22-0.55:348:04Waxing Crescent31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8442645)

Common Questions About Salem, MA Tides

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

Slack tide in Salem, MA is approximately 8:00 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 Salem, MA?

Salem, 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 Salem, 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 Salem, MA?

Tide predictions for Salem, 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 Salem, MA?

Tide data for Salem, MA is sourced from NOAA Station #8442645. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8442645.

What is the moon phase in Salem, MA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Salem, MA is Third Quarter (55% illuminated). This places Salem, 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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