Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : 11:10 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 46m at 4:39 pm (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:23 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Nov 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:543.02:224.08:120.39:150.07:215:44Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:532.92:243.78:150.59:150.26:224:43Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon2:552.83:273.59:210.710:140.36:234:42Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:582.84:323.210:280.811:140.46:244:41Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:052.85:393.011:350.86:264:40Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu6:102.96:392.912:100.512:380.86:274:38Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:043.17:272.91:000.51:340.76:284:37Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat7:493.38:102.81:460.52:250.66:294:36Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun8:293.48:502.82:270.63:100.56:304:35Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:083.59:302.73:050.63:510.46:324:34Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue9:463.610:102.73:410.64:280.36:334:33New Moon11Tue
12Wed10:233.610:502.74:160.65:040.26:344:32New Moon12Wed
13Thu11:003.611:312.74:500.65:390.26:354:31New Moon13Thu
14Fri11:383.55:260.76:180.26:374:30New Moon14Fri
15Sat12:122.612:173.46:040.87:010.36:384:30Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:572.512:593.36:470.87:490.36:394:29Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon1:452.51:463.27:370.98:400.46:404:28Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue2:362.52:363.28:350.99:330.46:414:27Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:282.53:303.19:350.910:250.36:424:27First Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:252.64:283.110:370.811:170.36:444:26First Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:252.85:323.011:400.66:454:25First Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:223.16:313.012:080.212:420.46:464:25Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:113.57:253.012:580.11:410.16:474:24Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon7:583.88:153.01:470.02:38-0.16:484:23Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue8:454.19:063.02:36-0.13:32-0.46:494:23Full Moon25Tue
26Wed9:334.29:573.03:27-0.14:25-0.56:504:22Full Moon26Wed
27Thu10:224.310:482.94:18-0.15:15-0.66:524:22Full Moon27Thu
28Fri11:134.211:392.95:08-0.16:05-0.56:534:22Full Moon28Fri
29Sat12:064.05:590.06:57-0.36:544:21Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:342.81:023.76:540.27:51-0.16:554:21Waning Gibbous30Sun
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 7:54 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 Third Quarter (62% 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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