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 4h 56m 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 - Oct 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:293.410:493.34:310.64:520.66:466:31New Moon1Sat
2Sun11:083.611:253.25:050.55:310.56:476:29New Moon2Sun
3Mon11:443.75:370.56:090.46:486:28New Moon3Mon
4Tue12:013.212:193.86:110.56:480.46:496:26New Moon4Tue
5Wed12:373.112:533.86:450.57:300.36:506:24Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu1:153.01:293.87:220.68:170.46:516:23Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri1:572.92:103.78:060.89:100.46:526:21Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat2:442.82:593.78:580.910:060.56:546:19Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:382.73:573.69:580.911:050.56:556:18First Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:382.75:033.511:020.96:566:16First Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:482.76:163.512:050.512:090.86:576:15First Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:592.87:233.51:040.41:150.76:586:13Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:003.18:213.62:010.32:180.56:596:11Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri8:533.49:123.62:530.23:180.37:006:10Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat9:423.710:003.63:430.14:150.17:016:08Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:294.010:483.54:310.05:08-0.17:026:07Full Moon16Sun
17Mon11:154.111:363.35:170.05:59-0.17:036:05Full Moon17Mon
18Tue12:014.26:010.16:47-0.17:056:04Full Moon18Tue
19Wed12:233.212:464.16:440.37:360.07:066:02Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu1:123.01:354.07:300.58:270.17:076:01Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri2:052.92:273.78:200.89:210.37:085:59Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat3:002.83:233.59:161.010:160.57:095:58Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:562.74:213.310:161.111:110.67:105:56Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon4:532.65:223.111:171.17:115:55Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue5:552.76:263.012:060.712:181.17:135:54Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed6:562.87:243.012:590.81:161.17:145:52Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu7:502.98:133.01:470.72:081.07:155:51Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri8:363.18:563.02:290.72:550.87:165:49Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat9:173.39:363.03:080.63:400.77:175:48Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun8:563.59:153.02:450.53:220.56:194:47Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon9:333.79:532.93:220.54:030.36:204:46New Moon31Mon
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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