Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : 2:46 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 08m at 8:40 am (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:17 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - May 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:392.811:483.75:590.15:530.65:467:46Full Moon1Fri
2Sat12:212.86:360.16:300.75:457:47Full Moon2Sat
3Sun12:283.61:042.77:140.17:070.85:437:49Full Moon3Sun
4Mon1:103.51:502.77:540.27:480.95:427:50Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue1:563.32:392.78:370.48:341.05:417:51Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed2:463.23:282.79:240.59:261.15:407:52Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:363.14:182.610:120.610:191.15:387:53Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:273.05:102.711:010.611:141.05:377:54Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat5:192.96:052.711:490.65:367:55Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun6:152.96:572.912:101.012:370.65:357:56Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon7:092.97:443.21:060.81:230.65:347:57Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue7:592.98:263.52:010.62:080.55:337:58Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed8:452.99:073.82:540.42:530.45:327:59Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu9:303.09:494.03:470.13:400.35:318:00Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri10:173.010:344.24:39-0.24:290.25:308:01New Moon15Fri
16Sat11:053.111:224.35:29-0.45:190.25:298:02New Moon16Sat
17Sun11:553.16:19-0.46:100.15:288:03New Moon17Sun
18Mon12:134.312:473.17:09-0.47:030.25:278:04Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue1:094.21:433.18:02-0.38:010.35:268:05Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed2:084.02:433.18:59-0.19:050.45:258:06Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu3:113.73:453.19:570.010:120.55:258:07Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:123.54:483.110:550.211:180.65:248:08First Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:153.25:523.211:510.35:238:09First Quarter23Sat
24Sun6:203.06:573.312:260.612:470.45:228:09First Quarter24Sun
25Mon7:232.87:533.51:310.61:400.55:228:10Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue8:192.78:403.62:310.52:300.65:218:11Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:072.69:233.73:260.53:180.75:208:12Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu9:522.610:043.74:150.44:030.75:208:13Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:352.610:443.74:590.34:470.85:198:14Full Moon29Fri
30Sat11:182.711:253.75:380.35:270.85:198:14Full Moon30Sat
31Sun12:002.76:140.36:060.95:188:15Full Moon31Sun
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 11:43 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 84% 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 (84% 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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