Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : in 51m at 7:01 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Apr 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:493.73:193.09:39-0.39:480.16:317:14Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun3:493.54:192.810:39-0.210:500.26:307:15First Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:523.45:232.811:40-0.111:560.36:287:16First Quarter3Mon
4Tue6:023.26:322.812:420.06:267:18First Quarter4Tue
5Wed7:123.17:382.91:020.31:420.06:257:19Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu8:143.18:343.02:060.22:390.06:237:20Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri9:073.19:243.23:050.23:320.06:217:21Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat9:543.110:093.34:000.14:210.06:207:22Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:383.110:523.44:500.05:050.16:187:23Full Moon9Sun
10Mon11:203.111:333.55:34-0.15:460.16:167:24Full Moon10Mon
11Tue12:013.06:15-0.16:240.26:157:25Full Moon11Tue
12Wed12:143.512:433.06:550.07:010.46:137:26Full Moon12Wed
13Thu12:563.51:262.97:350.17:390.56:127:27Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:393.42:132.88:170.28:210.76:107:28Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat2:253.33:022.79:020.39:070.86:097:29Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun3:143.13:522.79:490.49:570.96:077:30Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon4:043.04:432.610:380.510:490.96:057:32Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:572.95:382.611:290.511:430.96:047:33Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed5:542.86:352.612:210.56:027:34Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu6:532.97:292.812:390.81:120.56:017:35Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri7:463.08:153.01:340.72:010.45:597:36Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat8:333.18:583.22:260.52:480.35:587:37Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun9:173.29:393.53:180.23:350.25:577:38Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:013.310:213.84:090.04:210.05:557:39Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:453.411:044.04:59-0.35:07-0.15:547:40New Moon25Tue
26Wed11:313.411:504.15:48-0.55:54-0.25:527:41New Moon26Wed
27Thu12:203.46:37-0.66:41-0.15:517:42New Moon27Thu
28Fri12:394.21:113.37:28-0.67:32-0.15:507:43Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat1:324.12:063.28:23-0.58:290.15:487:44Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun2:303.93:053.29:21-0.39:310.25:477:46Waxing Crescent30Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8462925)

Common Questions About Essex, CT Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Essex, CT today?

Slack tide in Essex, CT is approximately 10:05 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 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA