Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:05 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 47m at 7:15 pm (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:25 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Jul 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:512.68:243.72:110.42:040.65:208:26Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat8:452.69:113.73:080.42:580.75:208:26Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun9:342.69:563.74:000.33:500.85:218:26Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon10:212.710:403.64:480.34:390.85:218:26New Moon4Mon
5Tue11:052.811:233.65:300.35:240.85:228:25New Moon5Tue
6Wed11:482.86:090.36:040.85:238:25New Moon6Wed
7Thu12:063.512:312.96:460.36:430.85:238:25New Moon7Thu
8Fri12:483.51:163.07:240.37:220.85:248:25Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat1:313.42:023.08:030.48:050.95:258:24Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun2:143.32:493.18:430.48:520.95:258:24Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon2:573.23:353.19:240.59:421.05:268:23Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue3:403.04:193.210:040.610:340.95:278:23First Quarter12Tue
13Wed4:222.85:033.210:450.711:270.95:278:22First Quarter13Wed
14Thu5:082.75:483.311:270.75:288:22First Quarter14Thu
15Fri6:032.66:383.512:220.812:120.85:298:21First Quarter15Fri
16Sat7:032.57:293.61:180.71:030.85:308:20Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:592.68:193.82:130.51:570.75:318:20Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:502.79:094.03:080.32:540.65:328:19Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue9:402.810:014.24:020.13:510.55:328:18Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:303.010:544.24:540.04:490.35:338:18Full Moon20Wed
21Thu11:233.111:464.35:44-0.25:440.15:348:17Full Moon21Thu
22Fri12:163.36:33-0.26:380.05:358:16Full Moon22Fri
23Sat12:394.21:113.47:22-0.27:350.15:368:15Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun1:324.02:083.68:12-0.28:350.25:378:14Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon2:273.73:073.79:040.09:380.35:388:13Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue3:223.44:043.79:560.110:410.45:398:12Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:183.15:023.710:490.311:440.55:408:11Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu5:172.86:023.711:450.55:418:10Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri6:222.67:043.612:480.512:420.75:428:09Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat7:282.58:013.61:480.51:410.95:438:08Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun8:252.58:523.52:450.52:380.95:448:07Waning Crescent31Sun
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 10:40 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (30% illuminated). This places Essex, CT in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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