Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : in 4h 29m at 11:10 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 5:25 pm (3.4 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 - Mar 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:523.06:00-0.36:13-0.26:225:40Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:143.212:312.96:47-0.36:53-0.26:205:42Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:543.31:152.77:39-0.27:380.06:195:43Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri1:403.32:042.58:35-0.28:300.16:175:44Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat2:323.22:592.49:33-0.19:280.26:165:45First Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:323.24:002.310:350.010:320.36:145:46First Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:433.15:132.211:390.011:400.36:125:47First Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:003.16:252.312:410.06:115:48Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:073.17:272.512:470.21:41-0.16:095:50Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu8:043.28:212.71:500.02:36-0.26:075:51Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri8:553.39:113.02:50-0.13:27-0.36:065:52Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat9:423.29:593.23:44-0.34:13-0.36:045:53Full Moon12Sat
13Sun11:263.211:443.35:34-0.35:56-0.37:026:54Full Moon13Sun
14Mon12:093.16:21-0.36:36-0.27:016:55Full Moon14Mon
15Tue12:273.412:532.97:06-0.37:160.06:596:56Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed1:103.41:382.77:52-0.27:560.26:576:57Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu1:553.32:262.68:400.08:400.46:566:58Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri2:433.23:162.49:300.19:290.66:547:00Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat3:333.04:082.310:210.310:210.86:527:01Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:272.85:032.211:140.411:170.96:517:02Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:272.76:052.212:090.56:497:03Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue6:342.67:072.312:170.91:050.66:477:04Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed7:362.78:022.41:150.81:560.66:467:05Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu8:272.88:482.62:080.72:430.56:447:06Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri9:112.99:302.82:560.53:260.36:427:07Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat9:513.010:103.03:430.34:060.26:417:08Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:293.110:473.24:280.14:450.16:397:09New Moon27Sun
28Mon11:073.111:243.55:12-0.15:230.06:377:10New Moon28Mon
29Tue11:453.15:56-0.36:01-0.16:367:12New Moon29Tue
30Wed12:013.612:253.06:41-0.46:400.06:347:13New Moon30Wed
31Thu12:413.71:092.97:29-0.47:240.06:327:14Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 2:17 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 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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