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 5h 26m 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 - Jan 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:073.86:00-0.46:54-0.77:154:30Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:352.91:033.66:58-0.37:48-0.67:154:31Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon1:342.92:013.38:00-0.28:44-0.57:154:32Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue2:362.92:593.09:04-0.19:40-0.47:154:33Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:372.93:572.710:100.010:36-0.27:154:34Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:392.95:002.511:150.111:32-0.17:154:35Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:443.06:052.312:200.17:154:36Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:423.07:042.212:270.01:200.17:154:37Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun7:333.17:552.21:200.12:150.07:154:38Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon8:183.18:412.22:110.23:050.07:144:39Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue9:013.19:242.33:000.23:49-0.17:144:40Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed9:433.110:062.33:440.24:28-0.17:144:41New Moon12Wed
13Thu10:253.110:482.44:240.25:04-0.17:144:42New Moon13Thu
14Fri11:053.111:292.55:020.25:39-0.27:134:43New Moon14Fri
15Sat11:463.15:380.26:16-0.17:134:44New Moon15Sat
16Sun12:122.512:263.06:160.26:54-0.17:124:45Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:572.51:072.96:580.27:34-0.17:124:46Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:422.51:482.87:440.38:160.07:114:47Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed2:272.52:292.68:350.38:590.07:114:49Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu3:112.53:112.59:280.39:430.17:104:50First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:552.63:582.310:240.310:300.17:104:51First Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:462.74:562.211:230.211:210.27:094:52First Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:432.96:012.212:220.07:084:53First Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:393.17:002.312:150.11:20-0.17:084:55Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:323.37:532.41:120.02:16-0.47:074:56Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed8:233.58:452.52:09-0.23:11-0.67:064:57Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu9:153.79:362.73:06-0.44:03-0.77:054:58Full Moon27Thu
28Fri10:083.810:292.84:01-0.54:53-0.87:045:00Full Moon28Fri
29Sat10:593.811:212.94:55-0.75:42-0.97:035:01Full Moon29Sat
30Sun11:513.65:48-0.76:31-0.87:035:02Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:153.012:433.46:43-0.67:22-0.77:025:03Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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