Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : in 3h 24m at 4:34 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 10:11 am (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:18 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Aug 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:073.211:314.25:29-0.15:290.15:448:07Full Moon1Tue
2Wed12:003.36:16-0.26:230.05:458:06Full Moon2Wed
3Thu12:224.212:533.57:04-0.27:180.05:468:04Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri1:144.01:493.77:52-0.28:170.15:478:03Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat2:083.72:463.88:43-0.19:190.25:488:02Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun3:033.43:433.89:360.110:210.35:498:01Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:593.14:413.810:290.311:240.45:508:00Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:572.85:413.711:250.55:517:58Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:022.66:443.612:280.512:240.75:527:57Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu7:092.57:463.61:290.51:250.85:537:56Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:102.68:403.52:270.52:240.95:547:54Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:012.79:283.53:210.53:200.95:557:53Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun9:472.810:133.54:090.54:110.95:567:52Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:302.910:553.54:530.54:550.85:577:50New Moon14Mon
15Tue11:123.011:343.55:310.45:350.75:587:49New Moon15Tue
16Wed11:543.16:060.46:120.75:597:47New Moon16Wed
17Thu12:123.512:353.26:390.46:480.76:007:46New Moon17Thu
18Fri12:503.41:163.37:130.47:270.76:017:45Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:293.31:583.47:470.58:100.76:027:43Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun2:083.12:393.48:240.68:570.86:037:42Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon2:493.03:193.49:030.79:470.86:047:40Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue3:312.83:583.49:440.810:400.86:057:39First Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:152.74:403.410:300.911:340.76:067:37First Quarter23Wed
24Thu5:062.65:333.511:211.06:077:36First Quarter24Thu
25Fri6:112.56:383.512:320.712:191.06:087:34First Quarter25Fri
26Sat7:172.67:423.71:310.61:210.96:097:32Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun8:142.78:383.92:280.42:230.76:107:31Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:063.09:314.03:220.33:220.46:117:29Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue9:573.210:224.14:150.14:200.26:127:28Full Moon29Tue
30Wed10:483.511:124.15:05-0.15:160.06:137:26Full Moon30Wed
31Thu11:403.75:51-0.26:10-0.16:147:24Full 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 7:22 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 95% 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 Waxing Gibbous (95% 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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