Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, CT.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 10m at 5:50 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 11:37 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:18 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Dec 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:263.411:542.65:100.56:030.06:564:20Full Moon1Tue
2Wed12:053.35:480.56:450.06:574:20Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:382.612:453.36:300.67:310.16:584:20Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri1:242.51:283.27:190.68:210.16:594:20Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat2:132.52:163.18:140.79:120.17:004:20Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun3:042.53:063.09:140.610:030.17:014:20Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:582.64:022.910:150.610:550.17:024:20Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:562.85:052.911:180.511:480.07:034:20Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:563.06:092.812:210.37:044:20Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:503.47:072.812:39-0.11:210.07:054:20Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:403.78:002.81:31-0.22:19-0.27:054:20Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat8:293.98:512.82:23-0.23:14-0.47:064:20Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun9:184.19:432.93:15-0.34:08-0.67:074:20New Moon13Sun
14Mon10:074.110:342.94:07-0.34:58-0.77:084:20New Moon14Mon
15Tue10:584.011:252.84:57-0.35:47-0.67:084:21New Moon15Tue
16Wed11:493.95:48-0.26:37-0.57:094:21Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:182.812:423.76:41-0.17:29-0.37:104:21Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:142.71:363.47:370.18:23-0.27:104:22Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat2:112.72:313.18:370.39:170.07:114:22Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:082.73:252.99:370.410:090.17:114:23First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:052.74:212.610:380.511:000.37:124:23First Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:052.75:202.411:380.511:500.47:124:24First Quarter22Tue
23Wed6:032.86:182.312:360.57:134:24First Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:552.97:102.212:370.41:290.47:134:25Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:413.07:572.31:210.42:170.37:134:25Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:243.18:412.32:040.43:010.17:144:26Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun9:053.29:252.32:460.43:420.07:144:27Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:463.210:072.43:280.34:21-0.17:144:27Full Moon28Mon
29Tue10:263.310:482.44:080.35:00-0.27:154:28Full Moon29Tue
30Wed11:043.311:292.54:480.25:39-0.37:154:29Full Moon30Wed
31Thu11:433.35:290.26:20-0.37:154:30Full Moon31Thu
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 98% 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 (98% 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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