Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : 9:32 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 27m at 3:00 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:32 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Aug 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:393.23:183.59:120.39:470.65:448:07Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed3:233.14:033.510:000.410:420.55:458:06First Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:113.04:533.610:500.511:400.55:468:05First Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:072.95:513.711:440.55:478:03First Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:142.86:543.812:400.412:430.55:488:02First Quarter5Sat
6Sun7:212.97:543.91:400.31:430.45:498:01Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:213.08:504.02:380.22:430.35:508:00Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:163.29:434.13:340.03:420.25:517:59Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:103.410:344.14:28-0.14:390.05:527:57Full Moon9Wed
10Thu11:023.511:254.15:18-0.25:330.05:537:56Full Moon10Thu
11Fri11:543.76:06-0.36:250.05:547:55Full Moon11Fri
12Sat12:143.912:453.76:53-0.27:170.05:557:53Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:043.81:363.87:390.08:100.25:567:52Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon1:543.52:283.78:280.29:050.35:577:51Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue2:463.33:213.69:180.410:020.55:587:49Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed3:393.14:143.510:090.610:580.65:597:48Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:332.95:093.411:020.811:550.76:007:46Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:292.76:083.311:560.96:017:45Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:302.77:083.312:510.812:511.06:027:43Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:292.78:023.31:440.81:451.06:037:42Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:222.88:513.42:330.72:351.06:047:40Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:092.99:353.43:190.73:220.96:057:39Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:533.110:173.54:020.64:070.86:067:37Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:363.210:573.54:410.44:490.66:077:36New Moon24Thu
25Fri11:173.411:353.55:190.35:300.56:087:34New Moon25Fri
26Sat11:573.55:560.26:110.46:097:33New Moon26Sat
27Sun12:123.512:353.66:330.26:530.46:107:31New Moon27Sun
28Mon12:483.41:153.77:120.27:390.36:117:30Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:273.41:573.77:540.38:300.36:127:28Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed2:113.22:433.78:410.49:240.46:137:26Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu2:593.13:333.79:320.410:210.46:147:25First Quarter31Thu
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 6:16 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 23% 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 Crescent (23% 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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