Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : in 3h 40m at 10:15 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:51 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:22 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Sep 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:212.83:433.49:280.910:250.86:167:22Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:052.74:253.410:141.011:190.76:177:20First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:562.65:163.411:061.16:187:18First Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:582.56:223.512:160.712:051.06:197:17First Quarter4Wed
5Thu7:042.67:273.61:140.61:070.96:207:15Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:022.78:243.82:110.52:080.86:217:13Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:533.09:163.93:050.33:070.56:227:12Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:423.210:064.13:570.24:050.36:237:10Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:323.510:554.14:460.05:010.06:247:08Full Moon9Mon
10Tue11:223.811:444.05:33-0.15:54-0.16:257:07Full Moon10Tue
11Wed12:124.06:18-0.26:47-0.26:267:05Full Moon11Wed
12Thu12:343.81:034.17:04-0.17:42-0.16:277:03Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:253.61:574.27:520.18:400.06:287:01Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat2:193.32:524.18:440.39:400.26:297:00Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun3:173.03:493.99:400.510:400.36:306:58Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:152.84:493.710:400.811:410.56:316:56Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:182.75:553.511:430.96:326:55Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:262.77:043.412:430.612:491.06:336:53Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu7:312.78:053.31:420.71:511.06:346:51Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:252.88:553.32:350.72:480.96:356:49Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat9:103.09:373.33:230.73:380.96:366:48Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:523.210:173.34:060.64:220.86:376:46Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:333.310:553.34:440.65:020.76:386:44New Moon23Mon
24Tue11:123.511:323.35:180.55:390.66:396:43New Moon24Tue
25Wed11:513.65:500.56:150.56:406:41New Moon25Wed
26Thu12:093.212:283.66:210.56:520.56:416:39New Moon26Thu
27Fri12:463.11:043.76:530.67:310.56:426:37Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat1:243.01:403.67:280.78:150.56:436:36Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun2:052.92:183.68:060.89:040.66:446:34Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon2:492.82:583.58:521.09:570.66:456:32Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 1:03 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (72% illuminated). This places Essex, CT in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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