Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:28 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 34m at 7:38 pm (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:36 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Nov 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:312.83:533.19:580.910:360.66:214:44First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:302.84:513.010:581.011:270.76:224:43First Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:302.95:502.911:560.96:234:42First Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:263.06:432.812:150.712:500.96:254:41Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:143.27:302.812:590.71:390.76:264:39Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:573.48:132.81:390.72:240.66:274:38Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:383.58:552.82:190.63:070.46:284:37Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:163.69:352.82:580.63:490.36:304:36Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:543.710:152.93:380.54:290.16:314:35Full Moon9Mon
10Tue10:313.710:542.94:180.55:100.06:324:34Full Moon10Tue
11Wed11:093.811:352.94:580.45:520.06:334:33Full Moon11Wed
12Thu11:483.75:410.46:380.06:344:32Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:182.812:333.76:270.47:280.06:364:31Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat1:082.81:253.67:210.58:220.16:374:30Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun2:042.82:213.58:220.59:170.16:384:30Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon3:032.93:193.39:260.510:110.16:394:29Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:043.04:213.110:310.511:070.16:404:28Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:083.25:273.011:370.46:414:27Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:113.46:312.912:020.112:410.36:434:26Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:063.67:272.912:560.01:410.16:444:26Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:573.88:182.91:480.02:38-0.16:454:25Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:454.09:082.92:400.03:31-0.26:464:24New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:324.09:572.93:320.04:21-0.36:474:24New Moon23Mon
24Tue10:184.010:442.94:210.05:08-0.36:484:23New Moon24Tue
25Wed11:053.911:322.85:080.15:53-0.26:504:23New Moon25Wed
26Thu11:513.75:530.26:39-0.16:514:22Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:202.812:403.56:410.47:260.16:524:22Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat1:122.81:313.37:310.58:150.26:534:22Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun2:052.72:223.18:260.79:030.36:544:21Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon2:582.73:132.99:210.79:500.46:554:21First Quarter30Mon
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 11:03 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 (71% 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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