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 1h 16m 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 - Nov 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:132.65:303.411:330.87:215:44First Quarter1Fri
2Sat6:222.86:393.312:240.412:390.77:225:43First Quarter2Sat
3Sun6:253.06:413.41:200.312:430.56:244:42Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon7:193.47:343.41:120.11:430.36:254:40Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue8:083.78:243.32:030.02:410.06:264:39Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed8:554.09:143.32:520.03:36-0.26:274:38Full Moon6Wed
7Thu9:424.210:033.23:40-0.14:28-0.36:284:37Full Moon7Thu
8Fri10:284.210:523.14:270.05:17-0.36:304:36Full Moon8Fri
9Sat11:154.211:413.05:130.16:06-0.36:314:35Full Moon9Sat
10Sun12:044.06:000.36:56-0.16:324:34Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:332.912:563.86:500.57:490.16:334:33Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue1:282.81:523.57:460.78:440.26:344:32Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed2:242.72:493.38:460.89:380.46:364:31Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:212.63:473.19:470.910:330.56:374:30Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:202.64:472.910:480.911:250.66:384:29Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:212.75:472.811:480.96:394:29Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun6:192.96:412.712:140.612:430.86:404:28Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon7:083.17:282.712:580.61:330.76:424:27Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:513.28:102.71:380.62:190.66:434:26Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed8:313.48:512.72:160.53:020.46:444:26Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu9:093.59:312.72:540.53:440.36:454:25Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri9:463.610:112.73:330.54:230.16:464:24New Moon22Fri
23Sat10:233.710:502.74:110.45:030.06:474:24New Moon23Sat
24Sun11:003.711:292.64:510.45:44-0.16:484:23New Moon24Sun
25Mon11:383.75:320.46:29-0.16:504:23Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:122.612:223.66:170.47:180.06:514:22Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed1:002.61:133.57:100.58:120.06:524:22Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu1:552.62:093.48:100.59:070.16:534:21Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri2:542.63:073.39:140.510:020.16:544:21First Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:562.74:083.110:190.510:580.06:554:21First Quarter30Sat
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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