Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 11:10 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 22m at 4:37 am (2.9 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 - Oct 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:203.510:423.44:300.34:570.46:466:31New Moon1Thu
2Fri11:023.711:223.35:110.35:410.46:476:30New Moon2Fri
3Sat11:413.85:490.46:230.46:486:28New Moon3Sat
4Sun12:033.112:213.86:240.57:030.46:496:26New Moon4Sun
5Mon12:443.01:013.86:590.77:440.56:506:25Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue1:292.91:433.67:350.98:280.66:516:23Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed2:172.82:303.58:161.19:160.76:526:21Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu3:082.73:203.39:031.210:060.86:536:20Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri4:012.64:143.29:571.310:580.86:546:18First Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:572.55:123.110:541.311:520.96:556:17First Quarter10Sat
11Sun5:572.56:143.111:531.36:576:15First Quarter11Sun
12Mon6:582.67:133.212:450.812:511.26:586:13First Quarter12Mon
13Tue7:502.88:023.21:350.71:451.06:596:12Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed8:343.08:463.32:210.62:370.87:006:10Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu9:143.39:263.43:040.53:280.57:016:09Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri9:533.610:073.43:460.34:190.27:026:07Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:324.010:503.44:280.25:080.07:036:06Full Moon17Sat
18Sun11:134.211:343.45:110.15:57-0.27:046:04Full Moon18Sun
19Mon11:574.35:540.16:46-0.37:056:03Full Moon19Mon
20Tue12:213.312:444.46:390.17:38-0.27:076:01Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed1:123.21:374.37:290.28:34-0.17:086:00Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu2:073.02:374.18:260.49:330.17:095:58Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri3:082.93:413.89:310.510:340.27:105:57Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:122.94:483.610:390.611:360.37:115:55Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun5:202.85:583.411:480.77:125:54Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon6:322.97:083.312:370.412:570.77:145:52Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue7:393.18:073.21:340.42:010.67:155:51Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed8:323.38:553.12:270.43:000.57:165:50Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu9:173.59:383.03:150.43:540.57:175:48Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri9:583.610:192.94:000.44:420.47:185:47Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat10:373.711:002.94:410.55:240.37:195:46New Moon31Sat
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 7:53 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 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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