Tides Today & Tomorrow in Salem, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Salem, MA.
Next low tide : in 33m at 10:16 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:23 am (8.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:39 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8442645
Common Questions About Tides

Salem, MA Tides - May 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:579.97:399.612:360.31:13-0.45:387:42Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue8:039.78:409.81:430.22:15-0.25:367:43Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed9:069.69:3610.02:470.03:13-0.25:357:45Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu10:039.610:2710.13:46-0.24:060.05:347:46Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri10:569.511:1410.14:39-0.34:540.15:327:47New Moon5Fri
6Sat11:439.311:5610.05:27-0.35:380.35:317:48New Moon6Sat
7Sun12:269.16:10-0.36:180.65:307:49New Moon7Sun
8Mon12:359.91:068.86:49-0.26:560.85:297:50New Moon8Mon
9Tue1:129.71:448.67:280.07:351.05:287:51Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed1:509.52:238.48:070.28:151.35:267:52Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu2:299.23:048.28:480.48:581.45:257:53Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri3:119.03:488.19:320.69:441.65:247:54Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat3:568.74:358.010:180.810:341.75:237:55First Quarter13Sat
14Sun4:458.55:267.911:070.911:261.85:227:57First Quarter14Sun
15Mon5:398.36:208.011:581.15:217:58First Quarter15Mon
16Tue6:358.27:138.212:221.712:511.15:207:59First Quarter16Tue
17Wed7:328.38:048.61:181.51:431.05:198:00Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu8:258.48:529.02:121.22:330.95:188:01Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri9:178.79:389.53:040.73:210.65:178:02Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat10:078.910:2410.13:540.14:080.35:168:03Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun10:569.311:1110.64:43-0.54:550.05:158:04Full Moon21Sun
22Mon11:449.611:5811.05:31-1.05:43-0.25:158:05Full Moon22Mon
23Tue12:339.86:20-1.46:32-0.45:148:06Full Moon23Tue
24Wed12:4711.31:249.97:10-1.77:22-0.55:138:07Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu1:3811.42:1710.08:01-1.78:16-0.55:128:07Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri2:3211.33:1310.08:56-1.69:13-0.35:128:08Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat3:2911.04:119.99:52-1.410:13-0.25:118:09Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:3010.65:129.810:50-1.011:160.05:108:10Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon5:3310.16:159.811:50-0.75:108:11Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue6:399.77:189.812:210.112:51-0.35:098:12Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed7:459.48:189.91:270.21:510.05:098:13Waning Crescent31Wed
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 1:19 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 Salem, MA?

Salem, MA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 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 (66% illuminated). This places Salem, 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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