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 5h 50m 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 - Jan 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:592.75:132.211:240.511:180.47:154:31First Quarter1Fri
2Sat5:552.86:112.112:190.47:154:31First Quarter2Sat
3Sun6:472.97:042.112:080.41:100.37:154:32Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon7:333.07:502.212:580.42:000.17:154:33Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue8:173.28:342.41:480.22:49-0.17:154:34Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed9:003.49:182.52:380.13:37-0.37:154:35Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu9:433.510:022.73:29-0.14:23-0.57:154:36Full Moon7Thu
8Fri10:273.610:482.84:18-0.35:08-0.67:154:37Full Moon8Fri
9Sat11:123.611:372.95:08-0.45:53-0.77:154:38Full Moon9Sat
10Sun11:593.65:59-0.56:40-0.77:144:39Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:283.112:493.46:53-0.47:31-0.77:144:40Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue1:233.11:433.17:53-0.48:23-0.67:144:41Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed2:213.22:392.98:55-0.39:18-0.57:134:42Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:193.23:372.69:58-0.210:14-0.37:134:44Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:203.24:402.411:03-0.111:13-0.27:134:45Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:263.15:492.212:07-0.17:124:46Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun6:303.16:532.212:14-0.11:08-0.17:124:47Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:283.17:492.31:140.02:06-0.17:114:48Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue8:193.18:382.32:110.02:59-0.27:104:49Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:053.19:252.43:04-0.13:47-0.27:104:51Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu9:493.110:082.53:53-0.14:30-0.37:094:52New Moon21Thu
22Fri10:303.110:512.64:37-0.15:09-0.37:094:53New Moon22Fri
23Sat11:113.111:332.75:17-0.15:46-0.27:084:54New Moon23Sat
24Sun11:513.05:560.06:21-0.27:074:55New Moon24Sun
25Mon12:172.712:332.86:360.06:58-0.17:064:57Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue1:012.71:162.77:200.17:360.07:064:58Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed1:472.72:012.58:070.28:170.27:054:59Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu2:342.72:462.48:560.38:590.37:045:00Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri3:202.63:342.29:480.39:440.47:035:02First Quarter29Fri
30Sat4:102.64:262.110:420.310:330.47:025:03First Quarter30Sat
31Sun5:062.65:262.011:370.311:270.47:015:04First Quarter31Sun
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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