Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:35 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 52m at 5:43 pm (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:34 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Oct 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:353.28:543.42:280.52:440.76:466:32Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:173.59:363.53:140.43:350.46:476:30Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon9:583.810:183.63:590.24:260.26:486:28New Moon3Mon
4Tue10:414.011:023.64:440.15:16-0.16:496:27New Moon4Tue
5Wed11:254.311:483.65:290.06:06-0.26:506:25New Moon5Wed
6Thu12:124.46:14-0.16:56-0.36:516:23New Moon6Thu
7Fri12:363.51:024.47:020.07:49-0.26:526:22Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:283.41:574.37:550.18:46-0.16:536:20Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun2:263.32:564.18:530.29:450.16:546:18Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:273.13:583.99:560.410:460.26:556:17First Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:313.15:023.611:010.511:470.36:566:15First Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:383.06:093.512:070.66:586:14First Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:483.17:153.312:470.41:130.66:596:12Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:513.28:123.31:450.42:140.57:006:10Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat8:433.49:003.22:380.43:110.57:016:09Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun9:273.59:443.23:270.44:020.47:026:07Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:093.610:263.14:120.44:490.37:036:06Full Moon17Mon
18Tue10:493.711:073.14:530.55:310.37:046:04Full Moon18Tue
19Wed11:283.711:483.15:310.56:090.37:056:03Full Moon19Wed
20Thu12:083.76:060.66:470.37:066:01Full Moon20Thu
21Fri12:293.012:483.66:410.77:260.37:086:00Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:133.01:313.57:180.88:070.47:095:58Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun2:002.92:173.47:580.98:530.57:105:57Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon2:492.83:053.38:441.09:420.67:115:55Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue3:392.83:543.29:361.110:310.67:125:54Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:312.74:443.110:311.111:210.67:135:53Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:242.85:393.011:271.07:155:51Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:202.96:363.012:110.612:250.97:165:50Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:133.07:293.11:010.51:220.77:175:49Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:013.37:183.21:490.41:170.56:184:47Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon7:443.68:033.31:370.32:110.26:194:46Waning Crescent31Mon
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 9:09 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places Essex, CT in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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