Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : in 21m at 9:44 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 3:58 pm (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:22 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Dec 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:212.712:363.26:200.67:090.16:564:21Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:082.71:203.17:030.67:530.26:574:20Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon1:562.62:033.07:520.78:390.26:584:20Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue2:442.72:472.98:450.79:260.26:594:20Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed3:312.73:312.89:410.710:130.27:004:20Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:202.84:232.710:380.611:010.27:014:20Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:133.05:232.611:370.511:510.27:024:20Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:063.26:222.612:360.27:034:20Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:573.57:162.712:420.11:320.07:044:20Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:463.78:072.81:340.02:28-0.27:044:20Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue8:344.08:572.92:27-0.23:22-0.57:054:20Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed9:244.19:492.93:21-0.34:14-0.67:064:20New Moon12Wed
13Thu10:164.110:413.04:15-0.45:04-0.77:074:20New Moon13Thu
14Fri11:084.111:353.05:07-0.55:54-0.77:084:20New Moon14Fri
15Sat12:013.96:01-0.46:46-0.67:084:21Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:313.012:563.76:57-0.37:39-0.57:094:21Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon1:303.01:523.47:58-0.18:34-0.37:104:21Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue2:303.02:483.19:010.19:29-0.17:104:22First Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:293.03:452.810:040.210:240.07:114:22First Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:293.04:452.511:070.311:190.27:114:23First Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:323.05:482.312:100.37:124:23First Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:313.06:462.212:140.31:080.37:124:24Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:213.17:372.21:060.42:000.27:134:24Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon8:073.18:232.31:550.42:480.17:134:25Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue8:503.29:062.42:410.43:320.17:134:25Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed9:323.29:492.53:240.44:110.07:144:26Full Moon26Wed
27Thu10:133.210:322.54:040.34:48-0.17:144:27Full Moon27Thu
28Fri10:533.211:142.64:420.25:23-0.17:144:27Full Moon28Fri
29Sat11:323.211:562.65:190.26:00-0.27:154:28Full Moon29Sat
30Sun12:113.15:570.26:39-0.27:154:29Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:392.612:493.06:390.27:20-0.17:154:30Waning 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 12:51 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 72% 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 Waning Gibbous (72% 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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