Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:32 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 52m at 12:05 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - May 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:433.39:073.62:440.33:080.15:467:46Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:323.39:534.03:410.03:560.05:457:47Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:203.310:404.24:36-0.34:44-0.15:437:48Full Moon3Fri
4Sat11:103.311:294.45:29-0.55:32-0.15:427:49Full Moon4Sat
5Sun12:013.26:20-0.66:200.05:417:51Full Moon5Sun
6Mon12:194.412:533.17:11-0.57:110.15:407:52Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:114.21:483.08:04-0.48:060.35:387:53Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed2:084.02:462.99:01-0.19:070.55:377:54Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu3:083.73:462.99:590.110:120.65:367:55Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:093.44:472.910:570.311:170.75:357:56Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:113.25:502.911:550.45:347:57Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun6:163.06:552.912:220.712:510.65:337:58Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon7:192.97:513.11:250.71:430.65:327:59Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue8:122.88:383.32:220.72:300.75:318:00Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:572.79:193.43:140.63:130.75:308:01Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:402.79:593.54:010.53:530.75:298:02Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:222.710:383.64:440.44:310.85:288:03Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:032.711:163.65:220.35:070.85:278:04New Moon18Sat
19Sun11:452.811:543.65:580.25:420.85:268:05New Moon19Sun
20Mon12:262.86:340.26:190.85:258:06New Moon20Mon
21Tue12:323.61:092.87:130.26:570.95:258:07New Moon21Tue
22Wed1:113.51:532.77:540.27:400.95:248:07Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu1:533.42:402.78:410.38:291.05:238:08Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri2:383.33:272.79:300.39:251.05:228:09Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat3:263.34:162.810:210.410:230.95:228:10Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:173.25:072.911:120.411:230.95:218:11First Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:133.26:043.112:030.45:208:12First Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:163.17:013.312:250.712:540.35:208:13First Quarter28Tue
29Wed7:183.17:533.61:270.51:450.35:198:14Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:143.18:424.02:260.32:350.25:198:14Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri9:063.19:304.23:240.03:260.25:188:15Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 3:18 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 100% 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 (100% 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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