Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : in 2h 22m at 3:49 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 9:27 am (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:17 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Feb 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:342.912:503.26:59-0.47:26-0.57:005:06Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:243.11:392.97:56-0.38:14-0.46:595:07Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon2:173.12:312.78:57-0.29:06-0.36:585:08First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:133.23:272.49:59-0.210:01-0.16:575:09First Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:123.24:312.211:03-0.111:020.06:555:11First Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:203.15:422.112:07-0.16:545:12First Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:293.16:502.112:060.11:09-0.16:535:13Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:313.17:482.21:100.12:08-0.26:525:14Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun8:263.18:402.42:110.03:03-0.26:515:16Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon9:163.29:292.53:08-0.13:53-0.36:505:17Full Moon10Mon
11Tue10:013.110:152.63:59-0.14:37-0.36:485:18Full Moon11Tue
12Wed10:433.110:582.74:45-0.25:18-0.36:475:19Full Moon12Wed
13Thu11:233.011:412.85:28-0.25:55-0.26:465:21Full Moon13Thu
14Fri12:042.96:09-0.16:32-0.16:445:22Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:242.912:462.76:520.07:090.06:435:23Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:092.91:302.57:380.17:480.26:425:24Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:542.82:172.38:260.28:290.46:405:26Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue2:412.83:062.29:170.39:120.56:395:27Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:292.73:582.010:090.410:010.66:385:28Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:232.64:591.911:040.410:550.76:365:29Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:262.66:021.912:000.46:355:30Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:282.76:582.012:550.36:335:32Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun7:222.87:462.112:500.51:460.26:325:33Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:093.08:292.31:430.32:350.16:305:34Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:523.29:112.62:350.13:21-0.16:295:35Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:343.39:532.83:25-0.14:04-0.36:275:36New Moon26Wed
27Thu10:163.410:363.14:13-0.44:46-0.56:265:38New Moon27Thu
28Fri10:583.411:203.35:02-0.55:27-0.66:245:39New Moon28Fri
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 6:38 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 90% 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 (90% 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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