Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : in 1h 57m at 9:21 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:10 am (3.2 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 - Jan 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:123.15:550.36:43-0.17:154:30Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:392.412:533.06:350.47:250.07:154:31Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue1:252.41:342.97:200.48:090.07:154:32Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed2:112.42:152.88:110.48:540.07:154:33Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu2:572.52:562.69:050.59:380.07:154:34Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:422.63:412.510:020.410:240.17:154:35Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:322.74:362.411:010.311:130.17:154:36Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:262.95:412.312:020.27:154:37Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon6:213.16:422.312:040.11:010.07:144:38Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue7:143.47:382.412:580.01:58-0.37:144:39Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed8:053.68:302.51:53-0.12:54-0.57:144:40Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu8:573.89:222.62:49-0.33:48-0.67:144:41New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:503.910:152.73:45-0.44:40-0.87:134:42New Moon13Fri
14Sat10:423.911:072.84:39-0.55:29-0.87:134:43New Moon14Sat
15Sun11:353.85:32-0.66:19-0.77:134:44New Moon15Sun
16Mon12:022.812:283.66:27-0.57:10-0.67:124:45Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:582.81:223.37:24-0.38:03-0.57:124:46Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed1:572.92:163.08:26-0.28:56-0.37:114:48Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu2:542.93:112.79:280.09:49-0.17:114:49First Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:522.84:072.410:300.110:420.17:104:50First Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:522.85:082.111:340.211:370.27:094:51First Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:542.86:112.012:340.27:094:52First Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:502.97:082.012:310.31:300.17:084:54Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue7:402.97:572.11:230.42:210.17:074:55Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed8:262.98:422.22:130.43:070.07:074:56Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu9:103.09:262.32:590.33:480.07:064:57Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri9:523.010:082.43:420.24:26-0.17:054:58Full Moon27Fri
28Sat10:333.010:492.54:200.15:01-0.27:045:00Full Moon28Sat
29Sun11:113.011:302.54:570.15:37-0.27:035:01Full Moon29Sun
30Mon11:483.05:340.06:13-0.27:025:02Full Moon30Mon
31Tue12:102.612:253.06:130.06:51-0.27:015:04Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 12:15 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 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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