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 5h 29m 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 - Apr 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:343.91:032.97:22-0.47:220.15:326:14Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:273.72:582.79:18-0.29:190.46:307:15Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon3:243.43:552.610:160.010:200.66:287:16First Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:243.24:532.511:140.211:250.76:277:17First Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:292.95:572.412:140.46:257:18First Quarter5Wed
6Thu6:392.87:022.512:310.71:130.56:247:19First Quarter6Thu
7Fri7:442.87:592.61:330.72:060.66:227:20Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:352.88:462.82:290.62:530.66:207:21Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun9:182.89:293.03:190.53:350.56:197:23Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon9:582.810:103.24:040.44:130.56:177:24Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:372.810:493.34:440.34:480.46:157:25Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:152.811:263.45:220.25:220.46:147:26Full Moon12Wed
13Thu11:522.85:580.15:550.46:127:27Full Moon13Thu
14Fri12:023.512:302.76:350.16:290.56:117:28Full Moon14Fri
15Sat12:363.51:092.77:130.07:050.66:097:29Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:113.41:492.67:560.17:460.76:087:30Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:493.42:342.68:440.28:350.76:067:31Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue2:343.33:222.59:370.29:320.86:047:32Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed3:283.34:142.510:330.310:330.86:037:33Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:283.25:142.511:300.311:370.76:017:34Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:363.26:222.712:280.36:007:35Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:463.27:262.912:430.61:250.25:597:37Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun7:483.28:213.21:470.42:180.15:577:38Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:423.39:103.62:470.23:080.05:567:39Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:323.39:583.93:45-0.13:580.05:547:40Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:223.210:454.14:41-0.34:46-0.15:537:41New Moon26Wed
27Thu11:113.211:324.25:32-0.45:330.05:517:42New Moon27Thu
28Fri12:013.16:22-0.56:200.15:507:43New Moon28Fri
29Sat12:204.112:503.07:11-0.47:070.35:497:44Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:094.01:422.98:01-0.27:580.55:477:45Waxing Crescent30Sun
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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