Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : 5:20 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 50m at 11:12 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:41 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Aug 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:512.59:143.43:090.72:551.15:448:07Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat9:372.69:593.53:550.63:441.05:458:06Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:212.810:433.54:370.54:290.95:468:04Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:042.911:243.65:160.45:100.85:478:03New Moon4Mon
5Tue11:463.05:530.35:500.75:488:02New Moon5Tue
6Wed12:023.612:273.16:290.36:300.65:498:01New Moon6Wed
7Thu12:393.61:083.27:060.27:120.65:508:00New Moon7Thu
8Fri1:153.51:493.37:440.27:590.65:517:58Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat1:533.42:313.48:250.38:520.65:527:57Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun2:343.23:143.59:090.39:470.65:537:56Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon3:203.14:003.69:550.410:450.55:547:54First Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:102.94:503.710:450.511:450.55:557:53First Quarter12Tue
13Wed5:092.75:493.711:400.65:567:52First Quarter13Wed
14Thu6:182.76:563.812:460.412:400.65:577:50First Quarter14Thu
15Fri7:272.77:593.91:470.41:430.65:587:49Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat8:282.88:564.02:460.32:450.55:597:48Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun9:233.09:504.03:430.23:460.46:007:46Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:163.210:424.04:360.14:430.26:017:45Full Moon18Mon
19Tue11:083.311:314.05:260.05:360.26:027:43Full Moon19Tue
20Wed11:583.56:120.06:270.26:037:42Full Moon20Wed
21Thu12:183.812:473.66:550.07:170.26:047:40Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri1:053.61:363.67:390.28:090.36:057:39Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat1:533.42:253.68:230.49:030.56:067:37Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun2:433.13:153.69:090.69:590.66:077:36Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon3:342.94:053.59:560.810:550.76:087:34Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:282.74:583.410:451.011:510.86:097:32Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed5:252.55:573.311:381.26:107:31Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu6:282.57:003.212:470.812:351.36:117:29Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri7:302.57:583.31:410.81:331.26:127:28Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat8:232.68:493.32:310.82:251.26:137:26Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun9:092.89:343.43:170.73:141.06:147:24Waning Crescent31Sun
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 2:16 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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