Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : 2:16 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 57m at 8:11 am (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:37 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Dec 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:593.47:202.612:440.11:340.26:554:21Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:483.58:102.51:360.22:300.16:564:21Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:333.68:572.52:270.23:210.06:574:20Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:173.69:412.63:160.34:070.06:584:20New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:593.610:252.64:020.34:49-0.16:594:20New Moon5Thu
6Fri10:413.511:072.64:440.45:280.07:004:20New Moon6Fri
7Sat11:243.411:512.65:240.46:070.07:014:20New Moon7Sat
8Sun12:073.36:040.56:460.17:024:20Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:372.612:523.26:450.57:290.27:034:20Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue1:272.61:393.07:310.68:120.27:044:20Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed2:172.62:262.98:210.78:560.37:054:20Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu3:072.63:122.79:140.79:400.37:054:20First Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:562.64:002.610:080.710:230.47:064:20First Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:472.74:522.411:030.611:080.47:074:20First Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:392.95:492.411:590.511:550.47:084:20First Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:283.06:422.312:530.37:084:21Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:133.37:302.412:430.31:450.17:094:21Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:563.58:162.51:320.22:37-0.17:104:21Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu8:413.79:022.62:230.13:28-0.37:104:22Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:283.89:502.73:16-0.14:18-0.57:114:22Full Moon20Fri
21Sat10:173.910:402.84:09-0.25:06-0.67:114:23Full Moon21Sat
22Sun11:083.911:322.95:01-0.45:55-0.67:124:23Full Moon22Sun
23Mon12:003.85:54-0.46:45-0.67:124:24Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:273.012:543.66:51-0.37:38-0.57:134:24Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:263.01:513.37:53-0.28:33-0.47:134:25Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu2:273.12:483.08:580.09:28-0.37:144:25Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:283.13:472.710:030.110:23-0.27:144:26Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:303.14:502.411:090.111:200.07:144:27Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:343.15:572.212:150.17:144:28Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon6:353.27:002.212:170.11:150.17:154:28Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue7:293.27:532.21:130.22:110.07:154:29Waning Crescent31Tue
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 11:13 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 79% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (79% illuminated). This places Essex, CT in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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