Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:34 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 0m at 6:42 pm (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:35 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Feb 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:052.76:252.012:330.27:005:05First Quarter1Mon
2Tue6:592.97:172.212:240.31:270.06:595:07Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed7:473.18:042.41:190.12:18-0.26:585:08Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu8:333.38:502.62:14-0.13:08-0.46:575:09Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri9:193.49:372.83:08-0.33:56-0.66:565:10Full Moon5Fri
6Sat10:053.510:253.14:01-0.64:43-0.86:555:12Full Moon6Sat
7Sun10:523.611:143.34:53-0.75:28-0.86:545:13Full Moon7Sun
8Mon11:393.55:44-0.86:14-0.86:525:14Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:053.412:293.36:38-0.77:03-0.76:515:15Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:593.41:233.07:35-0.67:56-0.66:505:17Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu1:563.42:182.88:36-0.58:52-0.46:495:18Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri2:543.33:162.59:38-0.39:50-0.26:475:19Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:543.24:192.310:41-0.110:520.06:465:20Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:013.05:282.211:440.011:560.16:455:22Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon6:102.96:352.212:460.06:435:23Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue7:122.97:332.312:580.11:440.06:425:24Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed8:042.98:212.41:570.12:370.06:415:25Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu8:492.99:062.52:500.03:240.06:395:27Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri9:312.99:482.73:370.04:05-0.16:385:28New Moon19Fri
20Sat10:102.910:282.84:19-0.14:41-0.16:375:29New Moon20Sat
21Sun10:492.911:082.94:57-0.15:15-0.16:355:30New Moon21Sun
22Mon11:272.911:482.95:34-0.15:480.06:345:31New Moon22Mon
23Tue12:062.86:11-0.16:210.06:325:33Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:292.912:472.76:510.06:560.16:315:34Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu1:112.91:302.57:340.17:350.36:295:35Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri1:532.82:142.48:220.18:180.46:285:36Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat2:362.82:592.39:120.29:060.56:265:37First Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:212.73:472.210:050.29:580.56:255:39First Quarter28Sun
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 10:08 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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