Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : in 1h 33m at 11:59 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 6:18 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:24 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Aug 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:573.71:333.47:330.07:530.35:448:07Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu1:423.62:223.68:180.08:490.35:458:06Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri2:303.43:123.79:050.19:490.45:468:04Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat3:223.24:053.89:550.210:500.45:478:03Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:173.05:013.810:480.411:520.45:488:02Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:172.86:043.811:460.55:498:01Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:262.77:103.812:540.412:480.65:508:00Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:342.78:123.81:550.31:510.65:517:58Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu8:342.89:083.82:540.32:530.65:527:57Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri9:282.99:593.83:500.23:520.55:537:56Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:183.010:473.84:410.24:460.55:547:55New Moon11Sat
12Sun11:063.211:323.75:280.15:360.45:557:53New Moon12Sun
13Mon11:523.36:100.16:210.45:567:52New Moon13Mon
14Tue12:143.612:373.46:490.27:050.55:577:50New Moon14Tue
15Wed12:563.41:213.57:280.37:510.65:587:49Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu1:393.22:073.58:060.58:380.75:597:48Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri2:253.02:533.58:460.79:290.86:007:46Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat3:132.83:403.49:270.910:200.86:017:45Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:032.74:283.410:111.011:120.96:027:43First Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:572.55:213.310:581.26:037:42First Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:562.46:213.212:050.911:50 AM1.26:047:40First Quarter21Tue
22Wed6:592.47:213.31:000.912:471.26:057:39First Quarter22Wed
23Thu7:562.58:143.41:530.81:431.16:067:37Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri8:442.69:013.52:430.72:361.06:077:36Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat9:282.89:443.63:300.63:270.86:087:34Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:103.010:263.84:150.44:170.66:097:33Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:513.211:073.84:580.25:060.46:107:31Full Moon27Mon
28Tue11:333.511:483.85:390.15:540.26:117:29Full Moon28Tue
29Wed12:163.76:190.06:430.16:127:28Full Moon29Wed
30Thu12:313.71:013.97:010.07:350.16:137:26Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri1:173.51:504.07:450.08:310.16:147:25Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 3:08 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Essex, CT in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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