Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : in 3h 03m at 12:52 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:333.112:543.37:01-0.67:29-0.67:005:05Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:293.21:473.08:01-0.48:21-0.56:595:06Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri2:263.22:422.79:03-0.39:15-0.36:585:08First Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:233.23:402.410:07-0.210:11-0.16:575:09First Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:243.14:432.111:11-0.111:120.16:565:10First Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:313.05:532.012:150.06:555:11First Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:382.96:582.012:150.21:150.06:545:13Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:372.97:512.11:170.32:110.06:525:14Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu8:272.98:382.22:140.23:020.06:515:15Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:122.99:222.43:060.23:470.06:505:16Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:532.910:042.53:520.14:27-0.16:495:18Full Moon11Sat
12Sun10:322.910:452.64:310.15:02-0.16:485:19Full Moon12Sun
13Mon11:092.911:252.75:080.05:35-0.16:465:20Full Moon13Mon
14Tue11:462.95:430.06:08-0.16:455:21Full Moon14Tue
15Wed12:062.812:242.76:210.16:410.06:445:23Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:472.81:032.67:020.17:170.16:425:24Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:282.81:432.47:470.27:550.26:415:25Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat2:082.82:252.38:360.28:360.36:405:26Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun2:482.73:092.19:280.39:210.56:385:28Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:312.73:592.010:230.310:130.56:375:29Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:252.75:021.911:220.211:120.56:355:30Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:342.86:112.012:220.26:345:31Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:403.07:082.112:150.41:190.16:325:32Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri7:363.27:592.41:160.22:14-0.16:315:34Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat8:283.48:492.62:14-0.13:07-0.36:295:35Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:183.69:382.93:11-0.33:56-0.56:285:36New Moon26Sun
27Mon10:063.610:283.24:06-0.64:42-0.66:265:37New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:543.611:183.44:59-0.75:27-0.76:255:38New Moon28Tue
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 4:03 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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