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 3h 14m at 10:26 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 4:39 pm (3.3 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 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:432.810:583.64:590.34:500.65:467:46New Moon1Sun
2Mon11:242.811:373.65:360.25:270.65:457:47New Moon2Mon
3Tue12:052.86:130.16:030.65:447:48New Moon3Tue
4Wed12:153.512:462.86:500.16:410.75:427:49New Moon4Wed
5Thu12:533.51:282.87:310.17:220.75:417:50Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:323.42:122.88:150.28:080.85:407:51Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat2:153.42:582.89:040.29:010.85:397:52Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun3:013.33:472.89:550.39:580.85:387:53Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon3:513.24:372.910:460.310:570.75:377:54First Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:463.25:333.011:380.311:590.65:357:55First Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:483.16:333.212:310.25:347:56First Quarter11Wed
12Thu6:533.17:303.51:020.51:240.25:337:58Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:533.18:223.82:020.32:160.25:327:59Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat8:473.19:114.13:010.03:080.15:318:00Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:393.110:014.33:58-0.24:010.15:308:01Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:313.210:514.34:52-0.34:540.05:298:02Full Moon16Mon
17Tue11:223.211:414.35:43-0.45:450.05:288:03Full Moon17Tue
18Wed12:143.26:33-0.46:360.15:278:03Full Moon18Wed
19Thu12:334.21:063.27:22-0.37:280.35:278:04Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:254.02:013.18:13-0.18:240.45:268:05Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat2:203.72:573.19:060.19:230.65:258:06Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun3:163.53:533.110:000.310:220.75:248:07Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:103.24:483.110:520.411:220.85:238:08Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:063.05:453.111:430.65:238:09Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:042.86:423.212:220.812:320.75:228:10Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:022.77:363.31:200.81:200.85:218:11Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:562.68:233.42:120.72:040.95:218:12Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat8:442.69:063.53:010.62:470.95:208:13Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun9:292.69:483.63:460.53:300.95:198:13Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:132.710:293.64:280.44:130.85:198:14Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue10:562.811:103.75:080.34:550.85:188:15New Moon31Tue
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 1:32 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 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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