Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, CT.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 35m at 5:13 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:55 am (2.7 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 - Dec 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:393.56:582.812:260.11:130.16:564:21Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:293.87:512.81:180.02:10-0.16:574:20Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon8:194.08:422.92:10-0.13:06-0.46:584:20Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue9:094.29:332.93:04-0.23:59-0.56:594:20New Moon4Tue
5Wed10:004.210:253.03:58-0.34:50-0.67:004:20New Moon5Wed
6Thu10:524.111:183.04:50-0.35:40-0.67:014:20New Moon6Thu
7Fri11:444.05:42-0.36:30-0.57:024:20Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:122.912:373.76:36-0.17:23-0.37:034:20Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun1:092.91:323.57:340.08:17-0.27:034:20Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon2:072.92:283.28:350.29:100.07:044:20Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue3:052.93:222.99:370.410:030.27:054:20First Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:032.94:192.610:400.410:550.37:064:20First Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:032.95:182.411:410.511:470.47:074:20First Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:023.06:182.312:400.47:074:20First Quarter14Fri
15Sat6:543.07:112.212:360.51:330.47:084:21Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:413.17:592.31:230.52:210.37:094:21Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon8:253.28:432.32:080.53:060.27:094:21Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue9:073.29:262.42:520.53:460.17:104:22Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed9:493.310:092.53:340.44:240.07:114:22Full Moon19Wed
20Thu10:293.310:502.54:140.45:02-0.17:114:22Full Moon20Thu
21Fri11:093.311:322.64:520.35:40-0.17:124:23Full Moon21Fri
22Sat11:473.25:320.36:19-0.27:124:23Full Moon22Sat
23Sun12:142.612:253.26:130.37:01-0.27:134:24Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:582.61:043.17:000.37:46-0.27:134:25Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:442.71:463.07:530.38:33-0.17:134:25Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed2:312.72:322.88:510.39:21-0.17:144:26Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:202.93:222.79:500.310:10-0.17:144:27Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:133.04:212.510:520.211:03-0.17:144:27Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:133.25:292.411:540.111:58-0.17:144:28Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun6:133.36:342.412:55-0.17:154:29Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon7:103.57:322.412:55-0.11:54-0.37:154:30Waning Crescent31Mon
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 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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