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 3h 25m at 7:01 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:10 am (3.5 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 - Jan 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:272.84:492.411:060.311:230.17:154:30Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue5:282.85:502.312:080.37:154:31Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed6:262.96:482.212:160.21:040.37:154:32Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu7:173.07:382.21:070.31:560.27:154:33Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri8:033.08:242.31:540.32:430.17:154:34Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat8:463.19:072.32:390.33:260.07:154:35Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun9:283.29:502.43:220.24:05-0.17:154:36New Moon7Sun
8Mon10:093.210:322.54:020.14:41-0.27:154:37New Moon8Mon
9Tue10:493.211:132.54:400.15:18-0.27:144:38New Moon9Tue
10Wed11:283.211:542.65:180.05:55-0.37:144:39New Moon10Wed
11Thu12:063.15:570.06:34-0.37:144:40Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:362.612:443.16:400.17:17-0.37:144:41Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat1:192.61:243.07:280.18:02-0.27:134:42Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun2:042.62:072.88:210.18:49-0.27:134:43Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon2:502.72:532.79:170.19:38-0.17:134:44First Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:392.83:452.610:160.110:30-0.17:124:46First Quarter16Tue
17Wed4:352.94:472.511:170.011:25-0.17:124:47First Quarter17Wed
18Thu5:383.05:552.412:18-0.17:114:48First Quarter18Thu
19Fri6:393.26:572.512:22-0.21:18-0.37:104:49Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat7:343.47:532.61:20-0.22:15-0.57:104:50Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun8:273.68:462.72:18-0.43:11-0.67:094:51Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon9:193.79:392.83:14-0.54:03-0.87:094:53Full Moon22Mon
23Tue10:103.710:312.94:09-0.64:53-0.87:084:54Full Moon23Tue
24Wed11:003.611:223.05:00-0.65:41-0.87:074:55Full Moon24Wed
25Thu11:493.55:51-0.66:29-0.77:064:56Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:133.012:393.36:43-0.47:18-0.67:064:58Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat1:063.01:303.07:37-0.38:08-0.47:054:59Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun2:002.92:222.88:34-0.18:59-0.27:045:00Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon2:542.83:152.59:310.19:510.07:035:01Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:482.84:102.310:290.210:430.27:025:03Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed4:452.75:102.111:280.311:360.37:015:04Third Quarter31Wed
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 10:05 pm — 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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