Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : 7:01 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 14m at 1:03 pm (2.9 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 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:353.78:533.02:240.03:14-0.36:564:21Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:194.09:403.13:13-0.24:05-0.56:574:20Full Moon2Sat
3Sun10:064.110:293.14:03-0.34:54-0.66:584:20Full Moon3Sun
4Mon10:554.211:203.14:52-0.35:44-0.76:594:20Full Moon4Mon
5Tue11:464.15:43-0.36:36-0.77:004:20Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:153.112:423.96:38-0.27:31-0.57:014:20Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu1:133.01:413.77:38-0.18:28-0.47:024:20Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri2:153.02:413.48:420.19:26-0.37:034:20Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:173.03:423.29:470.210:24-0.27:034:20Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun4:213.04:452.910:530.211:22-0.17:044:20Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon5:263.05:502.711:590.37:054:20Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue6:283.16:502.612:180.01:010.27:064:20Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed7:213.27:422.51:110.11:570.27:074:20Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu8:073.38:282.52:020.22:490.17:074:20Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri8:493.39:112.52:490.23:360.07:084:21Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat9:303.49:542.53:330.24:170.07:094:21New Moon16Sat
17Sun10:113.410:362.64:140.34:55-0.17:094:21New Moon17Sun
18Mon10:523.311:182.64:520.35:31-0.17:104:22New Moon18Mon
19Tue11:333.35:280.36:08-0.17:114:22New Moon19Tue
20Wed12:012.612:143.26:060.46:470.07:114:22Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:472.612:573.16:470.47:290.07:124:23Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri1:352.51:413.07:330.58:130.17:124:23Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat2:232.52:262.88:230.58:590.17:134:24Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun3:102.53:092.79:160.69:450.17:134:25First Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:582.63:562.610:110.510:320.17:134:25First Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:492.74:512.511:080.411:210.17:144:26First Quarter26Tue
27Wed5:422.85:502.512:060.37:144:27First Quarter27Wed
28Thu6:343.16:462.512:120.01:020.07:144:27Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri7:223.37:382.61:04-0.11:57-0.27:154:28Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat8:103.68:282.71:56-0.22:52-0.57:154:29Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun8:583.89:202.82:50-0.33:45-0.77:154:30Full Moon31Sun
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 4:02 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.

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