Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : 12:52 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 23m at 6:36 am (2.7 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 - May 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:013.72:362.88:530.08:550.75:467:46Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue2:583.53:312.89:480.29:550.85:457:47Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed3:553.24:272.710:430.410:560.95:437:48First Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:543.05:252.711:370.611:570.95:427:49First Quarter4Thu
5Fri5:562.96:252.812:300.75:417:50First Quarter5Fri
6Sat6:582.87:232.912:580.91:200.75:407:52First Quarter6Sat
7Sun7:522.78:123.11:530.92:050.75:397:53Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon8:392.78:553.32:430.82:460.75:377:54Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue9:222.79:363.53:300.63:250.75:367:55Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed10:032.710:153.64:130.54:030.75:357:56Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu10:442.710:523.74:530.34:410.75:347:57Full Moon11Thu
12Fri11:242.711:293.75:320.25:200.75:337:58Full Moon12Fri
13Sat12:042.76:110.15:590.75:327:59Full Moon13Sat
14Sun12:063.712:442.76:520.16:410.75:318:00Full Moon14Sun
15Mon12:443.71:272.77:360.17:260.75:308:01Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue1:283.72:142.78:250.18:190.75:298:02Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed2:193.63:072.89:180.29:190.85:288:03Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu3:163.54:022.810:120.210:210.75:278:04Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri4:133.45:012.911:070.311:250.75:268:05Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat5:143.36:043.112:010.35:268:06Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun6:193.27:063.412:300.612:550.25:258:07Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon7:223.18:013.61:340.41:480.25:248:07Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue8:193.08:513.92:340.22:390.25:238:08Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed9:113.09:384.13:320.13:310.25:228:09Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:023.010:254.24:27-0.14:220.35:228:10New Moon25Thu
26Fri10:533.011:134.15:18-0.25:120.35:218:11New Moon26Fri
27Sat11:423.06:06-0.26:000.45:218:12New Moon27Sat
28Sun12:004.012:313.06:52-0.26:480.55:208:13New Moon28Sun
29Mon12:493.91:212.97:390.07:370.75:198:14Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue1:393.72:122.98:280.28:300.85:198:14Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed2:323.53:052.99:180.39:260.95:188:15Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 9:44 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 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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