Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:40 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 48m at 1:10 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:20 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Dec 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:013.45:500.56:330.16:564:20Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:332.712:423.36:310.57:160.16:574:20Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat1:202.61:243.27:160.68:030.16:584:20Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun2:072.62:083.18:080.68:510.16:594:20Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon2:552.62:533.09:030.69:400.17:004:20First Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:442.73:432.910:000.610:310.17:014:20First Quarter6Tue
7Wed4:372.84:402.810:590.511:220.17:024:20First Quarter7Wed
8Thu5:353.05:432.811:590.37:034:20First Quarter8Thu
9Fri6:293.26:422.812:140.012:580.17:044:20Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat7:203.57:362.91:07-0.11:55-0.27:044:20Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun8:093.88:273.01:59-0.22:51-0.47:054:20Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon8:584.09:193.02:53-0.33:45-0.67:064:20Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:484.110:113.13:46-0.44:36-0.87:074:20Full Moon13Tue
14Wed10:394.111:033.14:38-0.55:27-0.87:084:20Full Moon14Wed
15Thu11:314.011:563.15:29-0.46:17-0.77:084:21Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:243.86:22-0.37:09-0.67:094:21Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:523.01:193.57:19-0.18:04-0.47:104:21Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:502.92:153.38:190.18:59-0.27:104:22Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon2:482.93:113.09:200.29:53-0.17:114:22Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:462.84:082.710:220.310:470.17:114:23Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:462.85:082.511:240.411:410.27:124:23Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu5:462.96:092.412:240.47:124:24Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri6:412.97:032.312:320.31:190.37:134:24Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:303.07:512.31:210.32:090.37:134:25Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun8:143.18:362.42:060.32:540.27:134:25Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon8:573.29:192.42:500.33:360.17:144:26Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue9:383.210:022.53:310.34:140.07:144:27New Moon27Tue
28Wed10:193.310:442.54:110.24:51-0.17:144:27New Moon28Wed
29Thu10:593.311:252.64:490.25:28-0.27:154:28New Moon29Thu
30Fri11:373.25:270.16:07-0.27:154:29New Moon30Fri
31Sat12:062.612:163.26:080.16:48-0.27:154:30Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 4:25 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 97% 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 Full Moon (97% 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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