Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 29, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : in 4h 44m at 5:50 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:37 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:19 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Nov 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:143.611:372.95:040.65:490.36:214:44Full Moon1Sun
2Mon11:523.65:370.76:280.36:234:43Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:192.812:313.56:120.87:110.36:244:42Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed1:052.71:123.46:530.97:580.46:254:40Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu1:532.61:563.37:411.08:490.46:264:39Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri2:422.62:453.28:371.09:410.56:274:38Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:342.63:383.19:351.010:340.46:294:37Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:302.64:393.110:360.911:280.46:304:36Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:292.85:433.211:390.86:314:35Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue6:253.06:403.212:200.312:390.66:324:34Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:153.47:323.31:100.11:370.36:334:33Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu8:023.78:213.31:590.02:340.06:354:32Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri8:484.09:103.32:48-0.13:29-0.36:364:31New Moon13Fri
14Sat9:354.310:003.33:37-0.24:22-0.56:374:30New Moon14Sat
15Sun10:244.410:513.24:25-0.25:13-0.56:384:29New Moon15Sun
16Mon11:144.411:433.15:14-0.26:04-0.56:394:29New Moon16Mon
17Tue12:064.26:05-0.16:58-0.46:414:28Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:383.01:024.06:590.17:54-0.26:424:27Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu1:372.92:013.78:000.38:520.06:434:26Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri2:382.83:013.49:030.59:500.26:444:26First Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:392.84:013.210:070.610:470.36:454:25First Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:432.85:032.911:120.611:430.46:464:24First Quarter22Sun
23Mon5:472.86:052.812:140.66:474:24First Quarter23Mon
24Tue6:443.06:582.712:350.41:110.66:494:23Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed7:313.17:452.71:210.52:030.56:504:23Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu8:133.38:272.62:040.52:500.46:514:22Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri8:533.49:092.62:440.53:320.36:524:22Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat9:323.59:512.63:220.54:110.26:534:21Full Moon28Sat
29Sun10:113.510:322.63:580.54:480.16:544:21Full Moon29Sun
30Mon10:493.511:132.64:340.55:250.06:554:21Full Moon30Mon
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 8:43 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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