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 5h 45m at 7:40 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 1:47 pm (2.9 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 - Oct 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:513.76:000.46:280.46:466:31New Moon1Sat
2Sun12:133.312:323.76:360.57:070.46:486:29New Moon2Sun
3Mon12:553.21:133.77:120.67:470.56:496:27Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue1:393.11:583.67:500.88:310.66:506:26Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed2:273.02:443.58:320.99:180.66:516:24Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu3:172.93:333.49:191.010:080.76:526:22Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri4:082.84:223.310:101.110:580.76:536:21First Quarter7Fri
8Sat5:012.75:163.211:031.111:500.76:546:19First Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:582.76:143.211:591.16:556:17First Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:552.87:103.212:430.712:551.06:566:16First Quarter10Mon
11Tue7:473.08:003.41:340.61:500.86:576:14Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed8:323.28:463.52:220.42:440.66:586:12Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu9:143.59:303.63:100.33:360.36:596:11Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:573.810:153.73:570.14:280.07:006:09Full Moon14Fri
15Sat10:414.111:023.74:44-0.15:20-0.27:026:08Full Moon15Sat
16Sun11:274.311:503.75:30-0.26:10-0.47:036:06Full Moon16Sun
17Mon12:164.46:17-0.27:01-0.47:046:05Full Moon17Mon
18Tue12:403.61:074.37:06-0.17:55-0.37:056:03Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed1:343.42:044.28:000.18:52-0.27:066:02Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu2:333.33:044.08:590.29:520.07:076:00Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri3:343.24:063.810:020.410:520.17:085:59Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:373.15:103.511:070.511:530.27:105:57Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:433.06:173.412:130.67:115:56Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:513.17:223.212:530.31:180.67:125:54Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue7:513.28:183.21:490.32:180.67:135:53Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed8:413.39:053.12:410.43:140.57:145:52Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:253.59:473.13:290.44:040.47:155:50Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:063.610:283.04:130.44:480.47:175:49Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:463.611:093.04:530.45:280.37:185:48New Moon29Sat
30Sun11:263.711:493.05:300.56:050.37:195:46New Moon30Sun
31Mon12:053.76:050.56:420.37:205:45New Moon31Mon
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 10:43 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 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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