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 4h 27m 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 - Feb 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:482.81:592.98:17-0.18:40-0.37:005:06Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu2:382.92:492.79:16-0.19:32-0.26:595:07First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:322.93:452.610:16-0.110:27-0.26:585:08First Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:323.04:502.411:18-0.111:26-0.16:575:09First Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:393.15:592.412:20-0.26:565:11First Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:433.27:022.412:27-0.11:21-0.36:545:12Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue7:403.37:582.61:27-0.22:18-0.46:535:13Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed8:333.48:512.72:25-0.33:13-0.56:525:14Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu9:243.49:422.83:21-0.44:05-0.66:515:16Full Moon9Thu
10Fri10:133.410:312.94:14-0.54:52-0.76:505:17Full Moon10Fri
11Sat10:593.411:193.05:03-0.55:37-0.66:485:18Full Moon11Sat
12Sun11:453.25:50-0.46:21-0.56:475:19Full Moon12Sun
13Mon12:063.012:313.16:38-0.37:06-0.36:465:21Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:553.01:192.97:27-0.27:52-0.16:455:22Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:452.92:082.68:200.08:390.16:435:23Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu2:352.82:592.49:130.29:270.36:425:24Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri3:272.83:522.310:060.310:170.46:405:26Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:222.74:502.111:020.311:090.56:395:27Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:222.65:512.111:570.46:385:28Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon6:212.76:482.212:030.512:500.36:365:29Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue7:152.77:382.312:550.51:390.36:355:30Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed8:032.98:242.41:440.42:250.16:335:32Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu8:463.09:062.52:310.23:090.06:325:33Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:283.19:472.73:160.03:51-0.26:305:34Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:073.210:272.94:00-0.14:31-0.36:295:35New Moon25Sat
26Sun10:463.311:063.04:43-0.35:11-0.46:275:36New Moon26Sun
27Mon11:243.311:463.15:27-0.45:51-0.56:265:38New Moon27Mon
28Tue12:053.26:13-0.56:34-0.46:245:39Waxing Crescent28Tue
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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