Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : in 3h 00m at 4:44 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 10:29 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:40 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Oct 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:013.310:193.53:590.54:150.66:466:32Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:403.610:563.54:380.35:000.46:476:30New Moon2Thu
3Fri11:173.811:343.45:170.25:450.26:486:28New Moon3Fri
4Sat11:554.05:550.26:310.16:496:27New Moon4Sat
5Sun12:143.412:354.16:340.27:190.06:506:25Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:573.21:204.27:170.38:110.16:516:23Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue1:463.12:114.18:060.49:080.26:526:22Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed2:423.03:094.09:040.510:080.36:536:20Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu3:422.84:113.810:070.711:090.46:546:18First Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:472.85:193.611:140.76:556:17First Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:592.86:323.512:120.412:220.76:566:15First Quarter11Sat
12Sun7:112.97:393.51:130.41:290.66:576:14Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:133.18:343.52:100.42:320.56:596:12Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:053.39:233.43:030.33:300.47:006:10Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed9:513.610:073.33:520.34:240.37:016:09Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:343.710:503.24:370.35:120.27:026:07Full Moon16Thu
17Fri11:153.811:323.15:180.35:570.27:036:06Full Moon17Fri
18Sat11:543.95:560.46:390.27:046:04Full Moon18Sat
19Sun12:153.012:343.86:330.67:210.37:056:03Full Moon19Sun
20Mon12:582.91:163.77:090.88:040.47:066:01Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue1:452.82:013.57:481.08:500.57:086:00Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed2:362.72:523.48:331.19:400.67:095:58Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu3:292.63:453.29:261.210:310.77:105:57Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:232.64:423.110:231.311:240.87:115:56Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:202.65:423.011:211.37:125:54Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun5:212.65:423.012:160.811:19 AM1.26:134:53Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon6:182.86:363.012:060.712:151.16:154:51Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue7:063.07:213.112:520.61:080.96:164:50Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed7:473.28:023.21:340.51:580.66:174:49Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu8:263.58:423.22:160.42:470.46:184:47Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri9:033.89:223.22:570.23:360.16:194:46New Moon31Fri
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 7:36 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 96% 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 (96% 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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