Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:22 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 42m at 12:40 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:29 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Oct 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:003.08:163.51:520.62:040.86:466:32Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri8:453.29:013.62:410.42:580.56:476:30Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat9:293.59:463.83:300.23:520.26:486:28Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:133.810:323.84:170.04:440.06:496:27Full Moon4Sun
5Mon10:584.111:193.85:04-0.15:35-0.26:506:25Full Moon5Mon
6Tue11:464.35:50-0.26:26-0.36:516:23Full Moon6Tue
7Wed12:083.812:354.36:37-0.27:19-0.36:526:22Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:593.61:284.37:26-0.18:14-0.26:536:20Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri1:543.52:254.28:210.19:13-0.16:546:18Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat2:533.33:254.09:200.310:130.16:556:17Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun3:543.14:273.810:230.511:140.26:566:15Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:573.05:333.611:280.66:586:13Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue6:053.06:413.412:150.312:340.76:596:12Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed7:123.17:443.31:150.41:370.77:006:10Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu8:093.28:363.32:100.42:360.67:016:09Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri8:573.39:213.23:010.43:300.67:026:07Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat9:403.410:033.23:480.44:180.57:036:06Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun10:213.610:433.24:300.45:010.47:046:04New Moon18Sun
19Mon11:003.611:233.15:080.55:390.47:056:03New Moon19Mon
20Tue11:403.75:440.56:160.47:066:01New Moon20Tue
21Wed12:033.112:193.76:180.66:530.47:086:00New Moon21Wed
22Thu12:443.012:593.66:520.67:310.47:095:58Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:273.01:413.57:290.88:130.47:105:57Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat2:132.92:243.48:100.99:000.57:115:55Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun2:012.82:103.37:581.08:490.56:124:54Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon2:512.72:573.28:501.09:400.66:134:53First Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:412.73:473.29:461.010:320.56:154:51First Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:362.74:453.210:431.011:250.56:164:50First Quarter28Wed
29Thu5:342.85:453.211:420.86:174:49First Quarter29Thu
30Fri6:283.16:413.312:180.412:400.66:184:47Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat7:163.37:313.41:080.21:360.36:194:46Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 4:01 am — 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 2% 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 maximum.

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 New Moon (2% illuminated). This places Essex, CT in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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