Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : in 1h 51m at 7:02 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 1:03 pm (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:20 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Apr 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:213.010:343.24:310.14:480.16:317:14Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:023.011:153.35:150.05:280.16:307:15Full Moon2Sun
3Mon11:423.011:553.45:540.06:040.26:287:16Full Moon3Mon
4Tue12:222.96:320.06:390.36:267:17Full Moon4Tue
5Wed12:353.41:032.97:090.07:150.46:257:18Full Moon5Wed
6Thu1:163.31:472.87:480.17:530.56:237:20Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri2:003.22:332.78:310.28:350.66:227:21Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat2:453.13:212.79:170.39:230.76:207:22Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun3:323.04:092.610:050.410:130.86:187:23Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon4:202.95:002.510:560.411:070.86:177:24Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:132.95:552.611:480.46:157:25Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:122.96:522.712:030.812:410.46:137:26Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu7:112.97:432.81:000.61:330.36:127:27Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri8:033.18:303.11:560.42:240.26:107:28Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:513.29:143.42:500.23:130.16:097:29Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:373.39:593.73:44-0.14:02-0.16:077:30Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:243.410:454.04:37-0.44:50-0.26:067:31New Moon17Mon
18Tue11:123.511:334.15:28-0.65:38-0.36:047:32New Moon18Tue
19Wed12:023.56:19-0.76:26-0.36:037:34New Moon19Wed
20Thu12:234.212:533.47:10-0.77:17-0.26:017:35Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri1:164.11:483.38:04-0.68:12-0.16:007:36Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat2:134.02:463.29:01-0.49:120.15:587:37Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun3:133.73:453.110:00-0.210:150.35:577:38Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:143.54:463.010:590.011:200.45:557:39First Quarter24Mon
25Tue5:183.25:513.011:590.15:547:40First Quarter25Tue
26Wed6:263.16:563.012:250.512:570.35:527:41First Quarter26Wed
27Thu7:302.97:543.11:290.51:530.35:517:42Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:252.98:433.32:280.52:450.45:507:43Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat9:122.99:273.43:220.43:320.45:487:44Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun9:552.910:083.54:110.34:160.55:477:45Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 10:02 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 97% 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 (97% 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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