Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : 11:10 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 07m at 4:37 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:23 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Nov 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:153.710:402.84:180.55:030.36:214:45New Moon1Sun
2Mon10:533.711:212.84:540.65:400.36:224:43New Moon2Mon
3Tue11:333.65:280.76:170.36:234:42New Moon3Tue
4Wed12:052.712:143.56:040.96:580.46:244:41Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:512.71:003.46:441.07:430.56:254:40Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:412.61:493.27:311.18:320.66:274:39Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat2:332.52:413.18:251.19:220.66:284:38Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun3:262.53:333.09:211.110:130.66:294:37First Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:212.54:273.010:181.111:030.66:304:35First Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:192.65:243.011:171.011:510.56:314:34First Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:122.86:173.012:140.86:334:33First Quarter11Wed
12Thu6:573.17:063.012:370.41:100.66:344:33Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:393.57:513.01:220.32:030.36:354:32Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat8:193.88:363.12:070.22:560.06:364:31Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:014.19:233.12:530.13:48-0.36:374:30Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:464.310:113.13:400.04:39-0.46:394:29Full Moon16Mon
17Tue10:354.411:013.04:29-0.15:29-0.56:404:28Full Moon17Tue
18Wed11:264.311:533.05:19-0.16:20-0.46:414:27Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:214.16:120.07:15-0.36:424:27Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:502.91:213.97:110.28:13-0.16:434:26Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat1:522.92:243.68:160.39:120.06:444:25Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun2:562.83:263.39:230.410:100.16:464:25Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:012.84:303.110:310.511:080.26:474:24Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:092.95:362.811:390.56:484:24Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:143.16:372.712:040.312:430.56:494:23Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu7:073.27:282.612:550.31:420.46:504:22Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:523.48:132.51:430.42:350.46:514:22Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat8:333.48:562.52:280.43:220.36:524:22Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun9:123.59:382.53:100.54:040.26:534:21New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:523.510:192.53:500.64:410.16:544:21New Moon30Mon
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places Essex, CT in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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