Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : 11:10 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 09m at 4:37 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:23 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Jan 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:543.811:182.94:47-0.45:39-0.77:154:30Full Moon1Fri
2Sat11:443.85:40-0.56:28-0.77:154:31Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:113.012:363.66:35-0.47:18-0.77:154:32Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon1:083.11:313.37:34-0.38:11-0.67:154:33Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue2:073.12:273.08:37-0.29:05-0.47:154:34Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:063.23:242.79:42-0.110:00-0.37:154:35Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:063.24:252.410:460.010:57-0.17:154:36Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:093.15:322.211:510.011:560.07:154:37Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat6:133.16:372.112:530.07:154:38Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:113.17:342.212:550.11:510.07:144:39Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon8:013.18:232.21:510.12:440.07:144:40Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue8:483.19:072.32:440.13:32-0.17:144:41Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:313.19:502.43:320.14:14-0.17:134:42New Moon13Wed
14Thu10:133.110:322.54:160.14:52-0.17:134:43New Moon14Thu
15Fri10:533.111:142.54:550.15:28-0.17:134:44New Moon15Fri
16Sat11:323.011:572.65:320.16:02-0.17:124:46New Moon16Sat
17Sun12:122.96:100.16:38-0.17:124:47Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:402.612:522.86:500.27:150.07:114:48Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue1:252.61:342.67:350.27:530.17:104:49Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed2:092.62:162.58:240.38:340.17:104:50Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu2:522.62:592.39:160.39:160.27:094:52First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:362.63:452.210:090.310:020.37:094:53First Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:252.74:402.011:060.310:530.37:084:54First Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:222.85:442.012:040.27:074:55First Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:232.96:442.11:010.07:064:56Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:173.17:372.212:490.21:56-0.27:064:58Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed8:083.38:272.41:470.02:50-0.47:054:59Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu8:583.59:172.72:44-0.33:41-0.67:045:00Full Moon28Thu
29Fri9:483.710:082.93:40-0.54:30-0.77:035:01Full Moon29Fri
30Sat10:373.710:593.14:34-0.75:16-0.97:025:03Full Moon30Sat
31Sun11:263.611:513.35:27-0.86:03-0.97:015:04Full Moon31Sun
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 7:53 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 52% 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 (52% 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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