Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : in 2h 59m at 11:10 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:37 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:23 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - May 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:193.81:552.98:09-0.18:140.65:467:46Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun2:113.62:472.98:590.29:090.75:457:47Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:053.33:412.89:510.310:060.85:437:48Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:003.14:352.810:430.511:030.95:427:49Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:553.05:312.811:330.65:417:50Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:532.86:302.912:010.912:220.75:407:52Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:522.77:253.012:580.91:090.85:397:53Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:462.78:133.21:510.81:530.85:377:54Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun8:332.78:563.42:400.72:350.85:367:55Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:172.79:363.53:260.53:160.75:357:56Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:002.710:153.64:100.43:570.75:347:57Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:412.810:533.74:520.24:390.65:337:58New Moon12Wed
13Thu11:222.811:313.85:340.05:220.65:327:59New Moon13Thu
14Fri12:032.96:16-0.16:050.55:318:00New Moon14Fri
15Sat12:113.812:452.96:59-0.16:500.55:308:01New Moon15Sat
16Sun12:543.81:322.97:46-0.17:400.55:298:02Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon1:433.72:233.08:370.08:360.55:288:03Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue2:373.63:193.09:310.09:380.65:278:04Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:343.54:163.110:250.110:420.65:268:05First Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:323.45:163.211:200.111:460.55:268:06First Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:353.26:193.412:150.25:258:07First Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:403.07:203.612:510.51:100.25:248:07First Quarter22Sat
23Sun7:432.98:143.81:540.32:030.25:238:08Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon8:382.99:034.02:530.22:560.35:228:09Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:302.99:514.03:500.03:490.35:228:10Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:202.910:384.14:42-0.14:410.35:218:11Full Moon26Wed
27Thu11:092.911:244.05:31-0.15:300.45:218:12Full Moon27Thu
28Fri11:563.06:16-0.16:160.55:208:13Full Moon28Fri
29Sat12:113.912:433.07:000.07:020.65:198:14Full Moon29Sat
30Sun12:573.71:323.07:440.17:490.75:198:14Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon1:463.62:223.08:300.38:400.85:188:15Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 1:53 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 Third Quarter (62% 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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