Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:07 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 25m at 12:42 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:43 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Nov 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:224.010:423.34:170.15:02-0.16:204:45Full Moon1Mon
2Tue11:024.111:263.24:590.15:48-0.26:224:44Full Moon2Tue
3Wed11:464.15:430.16:38-0.26:234:42Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu12:143.112:364.16:320.27:32-0.26:244:41Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri1:083.01:333.97:280.38:30-0.16:254:40Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat2:083.02:353.78:310.49:300.06:264:39Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:112.93:393.69:370.510:300.16:284:38Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon4:172.94:473.410:440.511:290.16:294:37Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue5:263.05:563.311:510.56:304:36Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed6:323.26:563.212:270.112:560.46:314:35Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu7:273.47:493.11:220.11:550.36:324:34Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri8:153.68:363.02:130.12:510.26:344:33Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat8:593.79:203.03:010.13:420.16:354:32Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun9:413.810:042.93:460.24:280.06:364:31New Moon14Sun
15Mon10:223.810:472.94:280.35:100.06:374:30New Moon15Mon
16Tue11:033.711:302.85:080.45:500.06:384:29New Moon16Tue
17Wed11:453.65:460.56:310.16:404:28Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu12:162.712:293.56:260.77:140.26:414:28Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri1:052.71:173.37:100.88:010.36:424:27Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat1:562.62:083.27:590.98:490.46:434:26Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun2:492.62:593.08:521.09:380.56:444:25Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon3:432.63:522.99:471.010:260.56:464:25First Quarter22Mon
23Tue4:392.64:472.810:421.011:150.56:474:24First Quarter23Tue
24Wed5:352.75:442.811:380.96:484:24First Quarter24Wed
25Thu6:272.96:352.812:020.512:320.76:494:23First Quarter25Thu
26Fri7:123.17:212.812:470.41:230.56:504:23Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat7:523.38:042.91:310.32:140.26:514:22Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun8:313.68:472.92:150.23:040.06:524:22Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon9:113.89:303.03:000.03:53-0.36:534:21Full Moon29Mon
30Tue9:534.010:163.03:47-0.14:41-0.56:544:21Full Moon30Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8462925)

Common Questions About Essex, CT Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Essex, CT today?

Slack tide in Essex, CT is approximately 3:54 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 Essex, CT?

Essex, CT is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 99% 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 maximum.

What datum are Essex, CT 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 Essex, CT?

Tide predictions for Essex, CT 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 Essex, CT?

Tide data for Essex, CT is sourced from NOAA Station #8462925. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8462925.

What is the moon phase in Essex, CT tonight?

Tonight the moon over Essex, CT is Full Moon (99% illuminated). This places Essex, CT in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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