Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : in 6m at 8:30 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:30 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:21 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - May 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:042.910:233.44:220.44:250.65:467:47Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:452.911:023.55:030.35:010.65:447:48New Moon2Sun
3Mon11:252.911:403.65:400.25:350.65:437:49New Moon3Mon
4Tue12:062.96:160.26:090.65:427:50New Moon4Tue
5Wed12:183.612:472.96:530.16:440.75:417:51New Moon5Wed
6Thu12:563.51:302.87:320.27:210.85:407:52Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri1:353.42:142.88:150.28:040.95:387:53Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat2:163.33:012.79:020.38:540.95:377:54Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:003.23:482.79:520.39:490.95:367:55Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:473.24:372.710:440.410:460.95:357:56First Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:413.25:312.811:370.411:460.85:347:57First Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:433.16:303.012:300.35:337:58First Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:483.27:263.212:480.71:230.35:327:59First Quarter13Thu
14Fri7:473.28:173.51:490.42:150.25:318:00Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat8:403.39:063.92:470.23:050.15:308:01Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun9:313.39:544.13:44-0.13:560.05:298:02Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:223.310:434.34:40-0.34:47-0.15:288:03Full Moon17Mon
18Tue11:133.311:324.45:32-0.55:36-0.15:278:04Full Moon18Tue
19Wed12:053.36:23-0.56:260.05:268:05Full Moon19Wed
20Thu12:234.312:583.27:14-0.57:180.15:258:06Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:164.21:533.18:07-0.38:130.35:258:07Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat2:123.92:513.19:02-0.19:130.55:248:08Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:103.73:493.09:580.110:150.65:238:09Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon4:083.44:473.010:540.311:180.75:228:10Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue5:063.25:473.011:490.55:228:10Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed6:073.06:473.112:200.812:420.65:218:11Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu7:072.87:423.21:200.81:330.75:208:12Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri8:012.88:293.32:150.72:190.75:208:13Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat8:482.79:123.53:060.63:020.85:198:14Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun9:322.79:533.63:520.53:420.85:198:15Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon10:152.810:333.64:340.44:220.85:188:15Waning 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 11:30 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 88% 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 Waning Gibbous (88% 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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