Tides Today & Tomorrow in Salem, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Salem, MA.
Next low tide : 10:31 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 06m at 4:16 pm (9.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:40 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8442645
Common Questions About Tides

Salem, MA Tides - Nov 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:408.112:429.36:321.57:100.46:174:36Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon1:208.01:249.37:141.67:550.46:184:35Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue2:067.92:119.28:011.78:450.56:204:33Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed2:577.83:069.18:541.79:400.56:214:32Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:547.94:069.19:531.610:380.56:224:31Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:568.15:129.110:561.411:380.46:234:30Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:588.66:189.212:021.06:254:29Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:589.27:219.412:360.21:060.46:264:27Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:539.98:219.61:33-0.12:06-0.26:274:26Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:4510.59:179.82:26-0.33:02-0.96:284:25Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed9:3611.010:119.83:18-0.43:56-1.36:304:24New Moon11Wed
12Thu10:2511.311:039.84:08-0.44:48-1.66:314:23New Moon12Thu
13Fri11:1411.411:549.64:57-0.35:38-1.66:324:22New Moon13Fri
14Sat12:0311.25:46-0.16:28-1.46:334:21Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:449.312:5310.86:350.37:19-1.06:354:20Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon1:368.91:4510.37:260.78:11-0.56:364:20Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue2:298.62:389.78:201.19:040.06:374:19Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed3:258.33:359.29:161.49:590.56:384:18First Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:228.14:348.710:151.710:540.96:404:17First Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:218.05:358.411:161.811:501.16:414:16First Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:188.16:348.112:171.86:424:16First Quarter21Sat
22Sun7:098.37:298.012:431.31:131.66:434:15Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:558.58:198.01:311.42:041.36:444:14Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:378.79:058.02:151.52:501.16:454:14Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed9:158.99:477.92:561.53:320.86:474:13Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu9:529.110:267.93:351.64:120.66:484:13Full Moon26Thu
27Fri10:279.211:038.04:131.64:500.46:494:12Full Moon27Fri
28Sat11:039.411:408.04:501.55:280.26:504:12Full Moon28Sat
29Sun11:419.55:281.56:080.16:514:12Full Moon29Sun
30Mon12:198.012:219.66:091.46:500.06:524:11Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 7:23 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 First Quarter (36% 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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