Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : 3:55 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 50m at 9:45 am (2.6 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 - Mar 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:422.99:522.73:400.24:080.16:235:40Full Moon1Tue
2Wed10:192.910:322.84:180.14:410.06:215:41Full Moon2Wed
3Thu10:552.911:102.94:540.05:130.06:205:42Full Moon3Thu
4Fri11:312.811:483.05:290.05:440.06:185:43Full Moon4Fri
5Sat12:072.76:070.06:170.16:165:45Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:243.012:442.66:470.06:520.26:155:46Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon1:013.01:232.57:320.17:310.36:135:47Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue1:373.02:042.38:210.18:150.46:115:48Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed2:173.02:482.29:140.29:060.56:105:49Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:042.93:402.110:110.210:040.66:085:50Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:052.94:462.111:110.211:080.56:075:51Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat5:213.05:592.212:120.26:055:53Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun6:323.17:012.412:140.41:110.16:035:54Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:313.37:552.71:170.12:06-0.16:025:55Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue8:233.48:453.02:17-0.12:58-0.36:005:56Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed9:133.59:353.33:14-0.43:47-0.45:585:57New Moon16Wed
17Thu10:013.510:243.64:09-0.64:33-0.55:565:58New Moon17Thu
18Fri10:493.411:133.75:01-0.75:17-0.55:555:59New Moon18Fri
19Sat11:373.25:52-0.76:02-0.45:536:00New Moon19Sat
20Sun12:013.812:273.06:44-0.66:49-0.25:516:01Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:523.71:202.87:39-0.47:400.15:506:02Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue1:453.52:142.68:35-0.28:370.35:486:04Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed2:423.33:102.49:330.09:370.55:466:05First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:413.04:092.310:320.210:410.75:456:06First Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:472.85:142.311:320.411:460.75:436:07First Quarter25Fri
26Sat5:582.76:182.412:300.55:416:08First Quarter26Sat
27Sun7:002.77:132.512:480.71:230.55:406:09Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon7:492.87:592.71:420.62:090.55:386:10Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue8:322.88:422.92:300.52:510.45:366:11Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed9:112.89:233.13:130.43:280.45:356:12Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu9:492.810:023.23:530.24:020.35:336:13Full Moon31Thu
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 12:50 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 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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