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 5h 35m 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 - Dec 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:053.45:520.46:450.06:564:21Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:362.712:463.36:380.47:320.06:574:20Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:232.71:303.37:290.58:210.06:584:20Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat2:132.72:183.18:270.59:120.06:594:20Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun3:052.83:103.09:270.510:030.07:004:20Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:003.04:082.910:300.410:550.07:014:20Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:003.15:132.811:330.311:490.07:024:20Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed6:003.46:182.712:350.17:024:20Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:563.67:172.712:44-0.11:34-0.17:034:20Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:483.88:102.81:38-0.12:31-0.37:044:20Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:393.99:022.82:33-0.23:26-0.47:054:20New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:294.09:532.93:27-0.24:18-0.57:064:20New Moon12Sun
13Mon10:194.010:442.94:19-0.35:07-0.67:074:20New Moon13Mon
14Tue11:083.811:342.95:10-0.25:54-0.57:074:20New Moon14Tue
15Wed11:573.75:59-0.16:42-0.47:084:21Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:262.912:473.46:510.07:31-0.27:094:21Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri1:192.81:393.27:450.28:210.07:094:21Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat2:142.82:302.98:420.39:110.17:104:22Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun3:082.83:222.79:400.49:590.37:114:22First Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:022.84:162.510:370.510:480.47:114:22First Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:592.85:142.311:350.511:360.57:124:23First Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:562.96:132.212:300.57:124:23First Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:492.97:062.212:240.51:210.47:134:24Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:373.07:542.31:110.52:090.37:134:25Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat8:213.18:392.31:560.52:530.17:134:25Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:043.29:222.42:410.43:360.07:144:26Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:453.310:042.53:250.34:17-0.17:144:26Full Moon27Mon
28Tue10:253.310:452.64:080.14:57-0.37:144:27Full Moon28Tue
29Wed11:033.411:262.64:500.05:37-0.47:154:28Full Moon29Wed
30Thu11:423.35:330.06:19-0.47:154:29Full Moon30Thu
31Fri12:092.712:223.36:200.07:04-0.47:154:29Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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