Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:44 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 02m at 10:02 pm (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:39 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Feb 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:333.012:553.27:01-0.57:30-0.57:015:05Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:273.01:472.97:59-0.38:20-0.37:005:06Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue2:223.02:392.68:59-0.19:11-0.16:595:07Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed3:163.03:332.310:000.010:040.26:575:08First Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:132.94:322.011:010.110:590.46:565:10First Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:142.85:371.912:020.26:555:11First Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:172.76:391.91:000.26:545:12First Quarter7Sat
8Sun7:152.77:322.012:550.51:520.26:535:14Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:052.88:192.11:490.52:400.26:525:15Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue8:512.89:032.32:380.43:230.16:515:16Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed9:332.99:452.43:210.34:020.06:495:17Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:133.010:262.54:010.14:38-0.16:485:19Full Moon12Thu
13Fri10:503.011:062.64:380.05:12-0.26:475:20Full Moon13Fri
14Sat11:253.011:442.75:150.05:46-0.26:465:21Full Moon14Sat
15Sun12:002.95:540.06:21-0.26:445:22Full Moon15Sun
16Mon12:222.812:342.86:350.06:58-0.26:435:23Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:012.91:112.77:220.07:38-0.16:415:25Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed1:402.91:522.58:140.08:220.16:405:26Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu2:213.02:372.39:100.09:100.26:395:27Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:093.03:302.210:080.110:050.26:375:28Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:063.04:362.111:100.111:060.36:365:30Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:173.05:512.112:140.06:345:31Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:303.16:582.212:120.21:15-0.16:335:32Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:323.37:562.41:160.02:13-0.26:315:33Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed8:283.48:492.72:18-0.23:08-0.46:305:34Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu9:203.59:412.93:16-0.43:59-0.56:285:36New Moon26Thu
27Fri10:093.510:313.14:11-0.54:45-0.66:275:37New Moon27Fri
28Sat10:563.411:193.25:02-0.65:29-0.66:255:38New Moon28Sat
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 1:23 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 92% 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 Waxing Gibbous (92% 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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