Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : in 3h 52m at 2:48 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:162.77:373.41:180.61:161.06:466:32Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed8:083.08:293.62:110.52:140.76:476:30Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu8:553.29:163.83:010.33:110.56:486:28Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:413.610:033.83:500.14:070.26:496:27Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:283.910:513.84:370.05:01-0.16:506:25New Moon5Sat
6Sun11:154.211:393.85:23-0.25:53-0.26:516:23New Moon6Sun
7Mon12:044.36:08-0.26:45-0.36:526:22New Moon7Mon
8Tue12:283.612:544.46:55-0.17:39-0.26:536:20Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:213.41:474.37:450.18:36-0.16:546:18Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu2:173.22:444.18:400.39:360.16:556:17Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri3:173.03:443.99:410.510:370.26:566:15First Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:192.94:473.710:440.711:380.46:586:13First Quarter12Sat
13Sun5:242.85:543.411:500.86:596:12First Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:352.87:023.312:390.512:570.87:006:10First Quarter14Mon
15Tue7:392.98:013.21:380.61:580.87:016:09Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:313.18:493.22:300.62:540.77:026:07Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:153.29:323.23:170.63:440.67:036:06Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri9:553.410:113.23:590.64:290.67:046:04Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:343.510:503.14:370.65:090.57:056:03Full Moon19Sat
20Sun11:123.611:293.15:110.65:460.47:076:01Full Moon20Sun
21Mon11:503.75:430.66:230.47:086:00Full Moon21Mon
22Tue12:083.012:273.76:150.67:000.47:095:58Full Moon22Tue
23Wed12:482.91:043.66:470.77:390.47:105:57Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:302.91:423.57:230.88:230.47:115:55Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri2:152.82:223.48:040.99:120.57:125:54Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat3:032.73:063.38:541.010:040.57:135:53Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun2:532.62:563.38:501.19:580.56:154:51Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:452.63:533.29:501.110:530.56:164:50Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:452.64:593.210:521.011:470.46:174:49Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed5:472.86:043.311:560.86:184:47Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu6:423.17:003.412:400.312:560.66:194:46Waning Crescent31Thu
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 5:56 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 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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