Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : in 4h 58m at 3:48 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 9:59 pm (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:27 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Apr 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:133.15:532.512:140.16:317:14First Quarter1Sun
2Mon6:283.17:022.612:190.51:150.16:307:15First Quarter2Mon
3Tue7:373.28:032.91:240.32:130.06:287:16Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:353.38:573.12:270.13:08-0.16:267:17Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:283.49:483.43:26-0.14:00-0.26:257:18Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri10:183.510:383.64:23-0.34:50-0.36:237:20Full Moon6Fri
7Sat11:073.411:263.85:16-0.45:36-0.36:227:21Full Moon7Sat
8Sun11:543.36:07-0.56:21-0.36:207:22Full Moon8Sun
9Mon12:133.912:423.26:55-0.57:06-0.16:187:23Full Moon9Mon
10Tue1:003.81:313.07:45-0.37:530.16:177:24Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:493.72:232.98:37-0.28:440.46:157:25Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu2:413.53:172.79:300.09:380.66:137:26Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri3:343.34:112.610:250.210:350.86:127:27Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:303.15:082.611:200.411:340.96:107:28Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:302.96:082.512:150.56:097:29Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:342.87:092.612:340.91:090.66:077:30Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue7:352.88:022.81:320.81:590.66:067:31Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed8:262.98:492.92:230.72:440.66:047:32Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu9:112.99:313.13:110.63:250.56:037:34Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:533.010:123.33:550.44:050.56:017:35Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:333.010:503.44:370.34:420.46:007:36Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:123.011:273.55:170.15:190.35:587:37New Moon22Sun
23Mon11:503.05:570.05:560.35:577:38New Moon23Mon
24Tue12:033.612:283.06:38-0.16:340.35:557:39New Moon24Tue
25Wed12:383.71:092.97:22-0.17:160.45:547:40Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:173.71:532.98:10-0.18:030.55:527:41Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri2:023.62:432.89:020.08:580.55:517:42Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat2:553.53:382.89:580.09:580.65:507:43Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun3:543.44:362.810:550.111:020.65:487:44First Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:593.35:402.911:540.25:477:45First Quarter30Mon
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 6:53 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 5% 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 Waning Crescent (5% 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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