Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : in 4h 37m at 7:43 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:50 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:20 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Nov 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:103.12:383.68:380.59:250.26:204:45Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:093.03:373.49:400.710:220.36:224:44Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:092.94:383.110:430.811:190.46:234:42Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:122.95:413.011:450.86:244:41Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:123.06:382.912:130.512:440.86:254:40Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:043.27:272.91:020.51:360.76:264:39Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:493.38:112.91:470.62:240.66:284:38Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:313.48:532.92:290.53:080.56:294:37Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:123.69:342.93:090.53:480.46:304:36New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:523.610:152.93:460.54:250.36:314:35New Moon10Tue
11Wed10:313.610:552.94:230.55:020.26:324:34New Moon11Wed
12Thu11:093.611:352.95:000.55:400.16:344:33New Moon12Thu
13Fri11:473.65:370.56:210.16:354:32New Moon13Fri
14Sat12:162.812:253.56:180.57:050.16:364:31Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:002.81:073.47:040.67:540.26:374:30Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon1:482.71:533.47:570.78:450.26:384:29Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue2:382.72:433.38:540.79:380.26:404:28First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:322.83:383.29:540.610:320.26:414:28First Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:302.94:403.110:550.511:260.16:424:27First Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:323.15:453.111:580.46:434:26First Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:303.46:453.112:200.012:580.26:444:25Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:233.67:393.11:13-0.11:56-0.16:454:25Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon8:133.98:313.22:06-0.12:52-0.36:474:24Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:024.19:223.22:58-0.23:47-0.56:484:24Full Moon24Tue
25Wed9:514.210:133.23:50-0.34:38-0.66:494:23Full Moon25Wed
26Thu10:404.111:033.24:40-0.25:27-0.66:504:23Full Moon26Thu
27Fri11:304.011:553.15:30-0.26:16-0.56:514:22Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:213.86:200.07:07-0.36:524:22Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:483.01:143.67:130.28:00-0.16:534:21Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon1:442.92:093.38:110.48:540.06:544:21Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 10:46 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 94% 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 maximum.

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 (94% illuminated). This places Essex, CT in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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