Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : 11:59 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4m at 5:32 am (2.8 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 - Dec 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:112.84:372.810:450.611:130.36:554:21Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:152.95:382.611:500.66:564:20Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:143.06:372.412:040.412:510.66:574:20Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:043.17:272.412:520.51:460.56:584:20Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:483.38:122.31:370.52:340.46:594:20Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:303.38:552.32:200.63:180.37:004:20Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:103.49:372.43:020.63:580.27:014:20New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:513.410:192.43:430.64:340.17:024:20New Moon8Sat
9Sun10:313.411:002.54:210.55:100.17:034:20New Moon9Sun
10Mon11:113.311:422.54:590.55:470.07:044:20New Moon10Mon
11Tue11:523.35:380.56:270.07:054:20New Moon11Tue
12Wed12:252.512:323.26:190.57:100.17:054:20Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu1:102.41:143.17:050.67:570.17:064:20Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:582.41:583.17:580.68:440.17:074:20Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat2:462.52:432.98:550.69:320.17:084:20First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:352.63:322.89:540.510:200.17:084:21First Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:282.84:282.710:560.411:090.17:094:21First Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:253.05:332.511:580.27:104:21First Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:213.36:352.512:000.012:580.07:104:22Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:133.67:312.512:530.01:56-0.27:114:22Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri8:043.88:242.61:47-0.12:52-0.47:114:23Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat8:543.99:162.72:43-0.23:46-0.67:124:23Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:464.010:082.73:38-0.24:37-0.67:124:24Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:383.911:002.84:32-0.35:27-0.67:134:24Full Moon24Mon
25Tue11:303.811:532.85:24-0.36:15-0.57:134:25Full Moon25Tue
26Wed12:223.66:16-0.27:06-0.47:144:26Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:472.81:153.37:120.07:57-0.37:144:26Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:442.82:083.08:110.18:49-0.17:144:27Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat2:402.83:012.79:120.39:390.17:144:28Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:352.83:542.410:130.410:290.27:154:28Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon4:312.84:522.211:150.411:190.47:154:29Third Quarter31Mon
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 8:45 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 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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