Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : in 3h 27m at 6:25 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 12:20 pm (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:19 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Aug 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:443.46:03-0.26:050.15:448:07New Moon1Thu
2Fri12:064.212:353.56:50-0.36:590.05:458:06New Moon2Fri
3Sat12:574.11:293.67:39-0.37:550.05:468:04Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun1:513.92:263.78:30-0.28:560.15:478:03Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon2:473.63:243.89:24-0.19:580.25:488:02Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue3:443.44:223.810:180.111:010.35:498:01First Quarter6Tue
7Wed4:423.15:213.811:150.35:508:00First Quarter7Wed
8Thu5:452.96:243.712:050.412:130.45:517:58First Quarter8Thu
9Fri6:532.77:273.71:080.41:130.65:527:57Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat7:562.78:223.62:080.42:110.75:537:56Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun8:502.89:123.63:040.43:080.75:547:54Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon9:382.89:583.63:560.44:010.75:557:53Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:232.910:413.64:420.44:490.75:567:52Full Moon13Tue
14Wed11:063.111:233.65:240.35:310.65:577:50Full Moon14Wed
15Thu11:483.26:010.36:100.65:587:49Full Moon15Thu
16Fri12:033.512:293.26:360.46:480.65:597:48Full Moon16Fri
17Sat12:433.51:123.37:110.47:270.76:007:46Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:253.41:563.37:470.58:100.76:017:45Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon2:073.22:403.38:240.68:560.86:027:43Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue2:513.13:243.39:040.79:460.86:037:42Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed3:352.94:073.39:460.810:360.86:047:40Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu4:212.84:513.310:300.911:290.86:057:39Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri5:102.75:413.311:190.96:067:37Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat6:082.66:393.412:240.712:120.96:077:36Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun7:092.77:353.51:200.61:100.96:087:34Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon8:032.88:283.72:140.42:070.76:097:32Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue8:533.09:173.93:080.33:050.56:107:31Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed9:423.210:074.14:000.14:020.36:117:29Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu10:313.510:574.24:50-0.14:570.16:127:28New Moon29Thu
30Fri11:213.711:464.15:38-0.25:51-0.16:137:26New Moon30Fri
31Sat12:123.96:25-0.36:44-0.26:147:24New Moon31Sat
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 9:22 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 100% 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 (100% 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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