Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : in 1h 09m at 5:13 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:55 am (2.7 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 - Jan 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:123.99:382.63:06-0.34:05-0.77:154:30New Moon1Sat
2Sun10:044.010:302.74:01-0.44:56-0.77:154:31New Moon2Sun
3Mon10:573.911:242.74:54-0.45:46-0.77:154:32New Moon3Mon
4Tue11:503.85:47-0.46:36-0.67:154:33Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:192.812:453.66:43-0.37:29-0.57:154:34Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu1:172.81:403.37:42-0.28:22-0.47:154:35Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri2:162.82:353.08:440.09:16-0.27:154:36Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat3:142.83:302.79:470.110:090.07:154:37First Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:132.84:272.410:500.211:020.17:144:38First Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:142.85:292.111:530.211:540.37:144:39First Quarter10Mon
11Tue6:132.96:302.012:530.27:144:40First Quarter11Tue
12Wed7:062.97:232.012:460.41:460.27:144:41Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu7:533.08:102.11:360.42:350.17:134:42Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri8:373.08:552.22:230.43:190.07:134:43Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat9:203.09:382.33:080.43:590.07:124:45Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:023.110:202.43:490.34:36-0.17:124:46Full Moon16Sun
17Mon10:423.111:012.44:280.25:12-0.27:124:47Full Moon17Mon
18Tue11:213.111:422.55:050.15:49-0.27:114:48Full Moon18Tue
19Wed11:593.05:430.16:27-0.27:104:49Full Moon19Wed
20Thu12:232.512:363.06:230.17:07-0.27:104:50Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:062.51:132.97:090.17:49-0.27:094:52Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:492.61:522.88:000.28:33-0.17:084:53Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun2:332.72:352.68:560.29:19-0.17:084:54Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon3:182.83:232.49:540.210:070.07:074:55Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:092.94:212.310:550.110:590.07:064:57Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:083.05:302.211:570.011:560.07:054:58Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu6:123.26:382.212:59-0.27:054:59Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri7:113.37:372.312:560.01:58-0.37:045:00Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat8:073.58:312.41:55-0.12:55-0.57:035:01Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun9:013.69:242.62:54-0.33:49-0.67:025:03New Moon30Sun
31Mon9:543.710:172.73:51-0.54:39-0.77:015:04New Moon31Mon
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 8:04 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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