Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : in 1h 11m at 2:05 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 7:40 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:25 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (20% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Jan 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:492.52:512.68:530.59:250.17:154:31Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun3:342.53:332.49:480.510:080.27:154:31Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:212.64:232.310:450.510:540.27:154:32Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue5:122.85:242.211:440.311:430.27:154:33Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed6:053.06:262.212:430.17:154:34Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:563.27:212.212:350.21:39-0.17:154:35Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:463.58:122.31:290.12:35-0.37:154:36Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:373.79:022.42:24-0.13:29-0.57:154:37Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun9:293.89:542.63:21-0.34:20-0.67:144:38New Moon9Sun
10Mon10:223.910:462.74:16-0.45:10-0.77:144:39New Moon10Mon
11Tue11:143.811:402.85:09-0.55:59-0.77:144:40New Moon11Tue
12Wed12:073.76:03-0.56:49-0.77:144:41Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:362.91:013.57:01-0.47:41-0.67:134:42Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:352.91:563.18:02-0.38:35-0.47:134:44Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat2:342.92:512.89:05-0.19:28-0.37:124:45First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:333.03:472.510:090.010:22-0.17:124:46First Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:333.04:472.211:140.111:170.17:114:47First Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:362.95:532.012:170.17:114:48First Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:362.96:542.012:140.31:160.17:104:49Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:292.97:462.01:100.32:100.17:104:51Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri8:162.98:322.12:030.42:580.07:094:52Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:013.09:152.22:520.33:420.07:084:53Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun9:433.09:582.33:370.34:21-0.17:084:54Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:243.010:392.44:160.24:57-0.17:074:55Full Moon24Mon
25Tue11:033.011:202.54:530.15:31-0.17:064:57Full Moon25Tue
26Wed11:413.05:290.16:06-0.27:054:58Full Moon26Wed
27Thu12:022.512:182.96:060.16:42-0.27:054:59Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:442.612:552.86:470.17:20-0.17:045:00Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat1:262.61:322.77:330.28:000.07:035:02Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun2:072.62:102.58:240.28:420.07:025:03Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon2:472.72:512.39:180.29:260.17:015:04Third Quarter31Mon
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 4:52 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 20% 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 (20% 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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