Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : in 33m at 12:27 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:493.111:083.75:080.25:170.55:448:06Full Moon1Sun
2Mon11:343.211:503.65:500.26:020.55:458:05Full Moon2Mon
3Tue12:173.36:290.26:430.55:468:04Full Moon3Tue
4Wed12:323.51:013.47:060.37:250.65:478:03Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu1:143.41:453.47:430.48:090.65:488:02Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri1:583.22:313.48:210.58:560.75:498:00Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat2:453.13:183.49:010.79:450.85:507:59Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun3:322.94:053.39:420.810:360.85:517:58Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:212.74:533.310:260.911:270.85:527:57Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:132.65:463.311:141.05:537:55Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:102.66:443.312:200.812:051.05:547:54Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu7:092.67:383.41:140.81:011.05:557:53Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri8:022.78:273.52:060.61:560.95:567:51Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat8:492.89:123.72:560.52:500.75:577:50Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:343.09:563.83:450.33:440.55:587:49Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:193.310:413.94:330.14:370.35:597:47New Moon16Mon
17Tue11:053.511:264.05:18-0.15:290.16:007:46New Moon17Tue
18Wed11:523.86:02-0.26:20-0.16:017:44New Moon18Wed
19Thu12:123.912:414.06:47-0.27:13-0.16:027:43Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri1:013.81:334.17:34-0.28:090.06:037:41Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:533.62:284.18:25-0.19:080.16:047:40Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun2:483.33:254.19:190.110:090.26:057:38Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon3:473.14:243.910:170.311:110.36:067:37First Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:482.95:273.811:180.46:077:35First Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:542.86:343.712:130.412:220.66:097:34First Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:042.87:393.61:150.51:250.66:107:32Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri8:062.98:343.52:140.52:260.66:117:30Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat8:593.09:223.53:090.53:230.66:127:29Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun9:463.110:063.53:580.44:140.66:137:27Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:293.310:473.54:430.45:010.56:147:26Full Moon30Mon
31Tue11:113.411:273.45:230.45:420.56:157:24Full Moon31Tue
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 3:34 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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