Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : in 21m at 6:37 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Feb 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:113.01:373.17:42-0.48:14-0.57:015:05Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed2:093.02:322.88:43-0.29:08-0.37:005:06Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu3:063.03:282.59:45-0.110:02-0.16:595:07Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:043.04:272.310:480.010:580.16:585:08Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:052.95:322.111:510.111:560.26:565:10Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:082.86:362.012:510.16:555:11Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:052.87:302.112:530.31:460.16:545:12Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue7:552.98:172.21:470.32:360.16:535:13Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed8:412.99:012.32:370.33:210.06:525:15Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu9:243.09:432.43:220.24:010.06:515:16Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:053.010:242.54:030.14:37-0.16:495:17New Moon11Fri
12Sat10:453.011:052.64:400.05:11-0.16:485:18New Moon12Sat
13Sun11:233.011:452.65:170.05:45-0.26:475:20New Moon13Sun
14Mon12:003.05:540.06:20-0.26:465:21New Moon14Mon
15Tue12:252.712:372.96:340.06:57-0.16:445:22Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed1:052.71:152.87:180.07:370.06:435:23Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:452.71:542.68:080.18:190.06:425:25Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri2:252.82:362.59:010.19:050.16:405:26Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat3:072.83:242.39:570.19:550.26:395:27First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:582.94:212.210:560.110:510.26:375:28First Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:022.95:312.211:570.011:520.26:365:30First Quarter21Mon
22Tue6:113.16:372.312:57-0.16:345:31Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:133.27:352.512:540.11:55-0.36:335:32Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu8:093.48:292.71:55-0.12:50-0.46:325:33Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri9:023.69:212.92:54-0.33:43-0.66:305:34Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:543.610:123.13:50-0.54:33-0.76:295:36Full Moon26Sat
27Sun10:433.611:033.24:44-0.75:19-0.76:275:37Full Moon27Sun
28Mon11:323.511:543.35:35-0.76:06-0.76:255:38Full Moon28Mon
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 9:39 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 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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