Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:03 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 26m at 9:17 pm (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:38 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Mar 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:112.75:492.011:510.311:460.66:235:40Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:162.86:462.112:470.36:215:41Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri7:123.07:362.312:450.41:410.16:205:42Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat8:013.28:212.61:420.22:31-0.16:185:43Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:473.49:072.92:37-0.13:19-0.36:175:44Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:323.59:533.23:31-0.44:05-0.56:155:45New Moon6Mon
7Tue10:183.510:403.54:23-0.64:49-0.66:135:47New Moon7Tue
8Wed11:043.411:283.75:14-0.75:32-0.66:125:48New Moon8Wed
9Thu11:523.36:06-0.86:17-0.56:105:49Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:183.812:433.07:00-0.77:06-0.46:095:50Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat1:113.71:372.87:58-0.58:01-0.16:075:51Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:083.62:342.68:58-0.39:010.16:055:52First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:083.33:342.49:59-0.110:040.36:045:53First Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:143.14:402.311:020.111:120.46:025:54First Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:282.95:512.312:060.26:005:56First Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:402.96:562.412:200.41:050.25:595:57Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri7:392.87:492.61:230.42:000.25:575:58Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat8:262.88:342.72:190.32:490.25:555:59Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:072.89:162.93:100.23:310.25:546:00Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:452.89:563.03:530.14:090.25:526:01Full Moon20Mon
21Tue10:222.810:343.24:320.14:420.25:506:02Full Moon21Tue
22Wed10:592.811:123.25:080.05:140.25:486:03Full Moon22Wed
23Thu11:372.711:503.25:440.05:450.35:476:04Full Moon23Thu
24Fri12:172.66:200.16:180.45:456:05Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:283.212:592.57:000.16:540.55:436:07Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:073.11:432.47:440.27:360.75:426:08Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon1:483.02:292.38:330.38:250.85:406:09Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue2:332.93:162.39:250.49:200.85:386:10Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:252.94:092.210:200.410:180.85:376:11Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:272.95:112.311:170.411:200.75:356:12Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:362.96:132.412:130.35:336:13Third Quarter31Fri
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 12:40 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 86% 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 (86% 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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