Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:59 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 24m at 9:04 pm (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:26 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Apr 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:153.81:482.98:03-0.48:120.15:326:14Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue2:123.62:462.79:02-0.29:120.35:306:15Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed3:113.43:462.610:020.110:150.55:296:16Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:133.14:502.511:030.211:200.65:276:17Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri5:223.05:582.512:040.45:256:18Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat6:292.96:582.612:240.61:000.45:246:19Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun8:252.98:462.81:230.62:520.56:227:20Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon9:122.99:302.93:160.53:370.56:207:21Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue9:542.910:113.14:030.44:180.46:197:23Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed10:332.910:503.24:450.34:540.46:177:24Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu11:122.911:293.35:230.25:270.46:157:25New Moon11Thu
12Fri11:502.95:590.15:590.46:147:26New Moon12Fri
13Sat12:063.412:292.96:350.16:320.46:127:27New Moon13Sat
14Sun12:433.41:082.87:130.17:060.56:117:28New Moon14Sun
15Mon1:183.41:502.77:550.17:440.66:097:29Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue1:553.32:332.78:400.28:280.76:087:30Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed2:343.23:192.69:300.29:190.86:067:31Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu3:193.24:072.510:230.310:160.86:057:32Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri4:123.15:012.511:180.311:170.86:037:33First Quarter19Fri
20Sat5:163.16:032.612:150.36:027:34First Quarter20Sat
21Sun6:283.17:072.812:210.71:120.26:007:35First Quarter21Sun
22Mon7:333.28:033.11:240.52:060.15:597:37Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue8:293.38:543.42:250.32:580.05:577:38Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed9:203.49:423.73:240.03:49-0.15:567:39Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu10:103.410:314.04:20-0.24:38-0.25:547:40Full Moon25Thu
26Fri10:593.411:194.25:14-0.45:26-0.25:537:41Full Moon26Fri
27Sat11:493.36:06-0.56:12-0.25:517:42Full Moon27Sat
28Sun12:084.212:403.26:56-0.57:000.05:507:43Full Moon28Sun
29Mon12:584.11:323.17:48-0.47:510.25:497:44Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue1:504.02:283.08:42-0.28:480.45:477:45Waning Gibbous30Tue
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 12:31 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 11% 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 (11% 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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