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 5h 46m 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 - Mar 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:303.212:503.17:03-0.47:21-0.46:235:40Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:183.31:393.07:59-0.48:12-0.26:215:41Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri2:113.32:332.88:57-0.39:08-0.16:205:42Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat3:083.23:312.69:57-0.210:070.06:185:43First Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:103.24:352.510:59-0.211:090.06:165:45First Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:203.15:452.512:02-0.16:155:46First Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:293.16:512.612:140.01:03-0.26:135:47Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:293.27:472.71:160.02:00-0.26:115:48Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu8:223.28:392.92:16-0.12:55-0.36:105:49Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:113.29:273.03:12-0.23:45-0.36:085:50Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:573.210:133.14:03-0.34:30-0.36:075:51Full Moon11Sat
12Sun11:413.211:573.25:50-0.36:13-0.37:056:52Full Moon12Sun
13Mon12:233.16:33-0.36:53-0.27:036:54Full Moon13Mon
14Tue12:403.21:063.07:16-0.27:330.07:026:55Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:243.21:512.88:01-0.18:140.27:006:56Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu2:113.12:392.78:470.18:580.46:586:57Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri2:593.03:282.69:360.29:450.56:576:58Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat3:482.94:202.410:260.310:340.76:556:59Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:412.85:142.311:170.411:260.76:537:00Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:382.76:142.312:110.56:517:01Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:402.77:132.412:220.71:040.56:507:02Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed7:382.88:052.51:170.71:550.46:487:03Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu8:282.98:512.72:090.52:430.36:467:05Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:123.09:332.92:580.43:290.26:457:06Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat9:543.210:133.13:470.14:140.06:437:07Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:353.310:533.34:34-0.14:57-0.26:417:08New Moon26Sun
27Mon11:163.311:343.55:21-0.35:39-0.36:407:09New Moon27Mon
28Tue11:573.46:07-0.56:22-0.36:387:10New Moon28Tue
29Wed12:173.712:423.36:55-0.67:06-0.36:367:11New Moon29Wed
30Thu1:023.71:303.27:46-0.57:55-0.26:357:12Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri1:533.72:223.18:41-0.58:49-0.16:337:13Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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