Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:50 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 32m at 11:06 pm (3.6 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 - Dec 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:363.13:553.010:070.310:350.06:564:21First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:403.14:572.811:130.311:310.16:574:20First Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:463.26:012.612:170.36:584:20First Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:443.26:592.512:260.21:170.36:594:20Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:343.37:492.51:190.32:120.27:004:20Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:183.48:342.52:080.43:010.17:014:20Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:003.49:172.52:550.43:460.17:024:20Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:413.410:002.63:380.44:250.07:024:20Full Moon8Sun
9Mon10:223.410:422.64:180.45:030.07:034:20Full Moon9Mon
10Tue11:023.311:242.64:550.45:390.07:044:20Full Moon10Tue
11Wed11:433.35:320.46:160.07:054:20Full Moon11Wed
12Thu12:082.612:253.26:100.56:560.07:064:20Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:542.61:073.16:510.57:380.17:074:20Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat1:422.61:502.97:380.68:230.17:074:20Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun2:292.62:322.88:300.69:080.27:084:21Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon3:152.73:152.79:240.69:530.27:094:21Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:022.74:022.510:210.510:390.27:094:21Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:522.95:002.511:190.411:290.27:104:22Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:463.16:022.412:170.27:104:22Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:393.36:582.512:200.11:140.07:114:22Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:293.67:502.61:130.02:10-0.27:124:23Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:183.88:402.72:07-0.13:05-0.47:124:23Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:084.09:322.83:02-0.33:57-0.67:124:24New Moon23Mon
24Tue10:004.010:242.93:57-0.44:48-0.77:134:24New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:524.011:173.04:50-0.55:37-0.87:134:25New Moon25Wed
26Thu11:443.95:44-0.56:27-0.77:144:26Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:123.012:373.66:39-0.47:19-0.67:144:26Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat1:103.01:323.37:38-0.38:13-0.47:144:27Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun2:093.02:283.08:41-0.19:08-0.37:144:28Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon3:083.03:242.79:440.010:02-0.17:154:29First Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:083.04:232.410:470.111:000.07:154:29First Quarter31Tue
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 2:28 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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