Tides Today & Tomorrow in Salem, MA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Salem, MA.
Next low tide : in 4h 23m at 10:32 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:589.510:2010.43:44-0.24:04-0.25:377:43Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:509.911:0910.94:36-0.84:53-0.55:367:44Full Moon2Mon
3Tue11:4210.111:5811.45:27-1.45:43-0.75:357:45Full Moon3Tue
4Wed12:3310.36:18-1.86:33-0.95:337:46Full Moon4Wed
5Thu12:4911.61:2510.37:10-2.07:24-0.95:327:47Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri1:4011.62:1910.28:03-1.98:18-0.75:317:48Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat2:3511.43:1510.08:57-1.79:15-0.45:307:49Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun3:3211.04:149.89:54-1.310:14-0.15:287:50Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:3310.55:169.510:53-0.911:160.35:277:51Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:3610.06:199.411:54-0.45:267:53Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:429.57:239.412:220.512:560.05:257:54Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu7:479.28:229.41:280.61:560.35:247:55Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri8:479.09:169.42:300.62:510.55:237:56Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:438.810:049.53:270.53:420.75:227:57Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:328.710:479.44:170.44:260.95:217:58Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:168.511:259.45:000.45:061.05:207:59New Moon16Mon
17Tue11:558.45:390.45:431.25:198:00New Moon17Tue
18Wed12:019.312:318.36:150.46:191.35:188:01New Moon18Wed
19Thu12:359.31:068.26:500.46:551.35:178:02New Moon19Thu
20Fri1:099.21:418.27:270.47:321.45:168:03Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:449.22:198.18:050.48:131.45:158:04Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun2:239.12:598.18:460.48:561.55:148:05Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon3:059.03:438.29:300.59:431.55:148:06Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue3:518.94:318.210:160.510:341.55:138:07First Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:428.85:228.411:060.611:281.45:128:08First Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:378.76:168.711:570.65:118:09First Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:368.77:119.112:261.112:510.55:118:09First Quarter27Fri
28Sat7:368.88:069.61:240.71:460.35:108:10Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:359.19:0010.22:220.12:400.15:098:11Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:329.39:5310.83:19-0.53:34-0.25:098:12Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue10:289.610:4611.24:14-1.04:27-0.45:088:13Full Moon31Tue
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 1:40 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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