Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : 3:07 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 25m at 9:00 am (2.5 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 - Dec 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:352.512:413.36:280.67:230.26:564:21Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat1:212.51:253.27:170.78:120.26:574:20Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun2:102.52:113.18:120.79:020.26:584:20Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon3:002.62:593.09:110.79:510.16:594:20First Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:522.73:522.910:120.610:400.17:004:20First Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:482.94:522.811:140.511:310.17:014:20First Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:463.15:562.712:170.37:024:20First Quarter7Thu
8Fri6:413.46:552.712:220.01:160.07:024:20Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat7:313.77:492.71:140.02:14-0.27:034:20Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun8:203.98:412.72:07-0.13:09-0.47:044:20Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon9:114.09:332.83:01-0.14:02-0.57:054:20Full Moon11Mon
12Tue10:024.110:252.83:55-0.24:53-0.67:064:20Full Moon12Tue
13Wed10:534.011:162.84:48-0.25:42-0.67:074:20Full Moon13Wed
14Thu11:453.85:39-0.26:31-0.47:074:20Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:092.812:383.66:320.07:23-0.37:084:21Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat1:042.81:323.37:280.18:15-0.17:094:21Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun2:012.82:253.18:280.39:070.07:094:21Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon2:572.83:182.89:290.49:580.27:104:22Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:532.84:132.510:300.510:470.37:114:22Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:512.85:122.311:320.511:360.47:114:22Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:482.96:122.112:310.57:124:23Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:413.07:072.112:240.51:240.47:124:23Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat7:293.17:552.11:100.62:120.37:134:24Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun8:133.18:402.21:560.62:560.27:134:25Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon8:573.29:232.32:410.53:380.17:134:25Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue9:393.210:052.33:240.44:170.07:144:26New Moon26Tue
27Wed10:203.210:462.44:060.34:55-0.17:144:26New Moon27Wed
28Thu11:003.311:272.44:460.25:33-0.27:144:27New Moon28Thu
29Fri11:393.35:270.26:13-0.27:154:28New Moon29Fri
30Sat12:082.512:183.26:100.26:56-0.27:154:29Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun12:532.512:593.16:580.27:41-0.27:154:29Waxing 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 12:03 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 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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