Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : 9:21 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 26m at 3:16 pm (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:21 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - May 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:452.96:262.712:180.65:467:46First Quarter1Sun
2Mon6:452.97:192.812:270.91:090.55:457:47First Quarter2Mon
3Tue7:393.08:063.11:240.81:570.45:437:48Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:263.18:493.42:190.52:440.35:427:49Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:113.29:313.73:130.33:310.25:417:51Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri9:563.310:154.04:060.04:170.15:407:52Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:423.311:004.24:58-0.35:040.05:397:53Full Moon7Sat
8Sun11:313.311:484.35:48-0.55:51-0.15:377:54Full Moon8Sun
9Mon12:203.26:39-0.56:400.05:367:55Full Moon9Mon
10Tue12:384.31:133.27:31-0.57:320.15:357:56Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:334.22:103.18:26-0.38:310.25:347:57Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu2:324.03:113.09:24-0.29:340.45:337:58Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri3:343.74:133.010:230.010:400.55:327:59Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:373.55:173.011:220.211:460.65:318:00Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:423.26:243.012:220.35:308:01Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:493.17:283.212:530.61:190.45:298:02Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue7:502.98:223.31:550.52:120.55:288:03Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:412.99:073.42:530.53:010.55:278:04Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu9:262.89:483.63:460.43:460.65:268:05Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri10:092.810:283.64:330.34:280.65:268:06Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:512.811:073.75:150.35:070.75:258:07New Moon21Sat
22Sun11:332.811:463.75:530.25:430.85:248:08New Moon22Sun
23Mon12:152.86:300.26:190.85:238:08New Moon23Mon
24Tue12:263.612:582.87:070.26:550.95:238:09New Moon24Tue
25Wed1:073.51:442.87:460.37:351.05:228:10Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:513.42:312.88:290.38:201.05:218:11Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri2:363.33:202.89:150.49:111.15:218:12Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat3:233.24:072.810:030.410:051.15:208:13Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun4:093.14:562.810:510.511:001.05:198:14First Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:583.15:462.911:400.511:570.95:198:14First Quarter30Mon
31Tue5:533.06:393.112:280.55:188:15First 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 6:18 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 81% 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 (81% 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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