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 15m 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 - Mar 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:0710.24:458.810:28-0.210:430.76:175:33First Quarter1Mon
2Tue5:089.85:528.311:320.211:451.26:155:35First Quarter2Tue
3Wed6:139.46:598.012:380.66:145:36Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu7:179.28:037.912:491.51:430.76:125:37Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri8:179.19:008.01:521.62:420.76:105:38Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat9:119.19:498.12:481.63:320.76:095:39Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun9:579.110:308.23:371.54:140.76:075:41Full Moon7Sun
8Mon10:379.111:058.34:191.34:500.76:055:42Full Moon8Mon
9Tue11:139.111:368.44:561.25:220.76:035:43Full Moon9Tue
10Wed11:469.05:311.05:540.76:025:44Full Moon10Wed
11Thu12:068.612:198.96:060.96:260.86:005:45Full Moon11Thu
12Fri12:378.712:548.86:420.87:000.85:585:47Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat1:108.91:308.67:210.77:361.05:575:48Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun1:459.03:108.49:020.79:161.16:556:49Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon3:259.03:558.29:470.710:001.36:536:50Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue4:109.04:467.910:370.710:491.56:516:51Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed5:029.05:447.711:330.811:441.66:506:52Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu6:019.06:487.712:330.76:486:54Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri7:069.27:538.012:461.61:360.56:466:55Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat8:109.58:548.41:501.32:380.16:446:56Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun9:1210.09:529.12:520.83:36-0.36:436:57Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon10:1010.510:459.83:510.24:30-0.86:416:58Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue11:0610.811:3610.44:48-0.55:21-1.16:396:59New Moon23Tue
24Wed11:5911.05:42-1.16:09-1.36:377:00New Moon24Wed
25Thu12:2410.912:5011.06:33-1.56:57-1.36:367:02New Moon25Thu
26Fri1:1211.21:4110.77:25-1.67:45-1.06:347:03Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat2:0111.22:3210.38:16-1.58:34-0.66:327:04Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun2:5111.03:259.79:09-1.29:25-0.16:317:05Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon3:4310.54:219.110:04-0.710:180.56:297:06First Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:3810.05:218.511:01-0.111:151.16:277:07First Quarter30Tue
31Wed5:389.46:258.112:020.46:257:08First Quarter31Wed
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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