Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:08 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 03m at 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 - Oct 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:482.88:083.21:440.91:551.16:476:30Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:363.08:533.22:290.82:441.06:486:28Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:183.29:333.33:100.73:290.86:496:27Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue9:573.410:113.33:480.64:140.66:506:25Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:353.610:483.34:260.54:570.46:516:23Full Moon5Wed
6Thu11:113.811:253.35:020.45:390.36:526:22Full Moon6Thu
7Fri11:463.95:390.36:220.16:536:20Full Moon7Fri
8Sat12:033.212:224.06:160.37:070.16:546:19Full Moon8Sat
9Sun12:443.11:024.06:570.47:560.16:556:17Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon1:293.01:494.07:430.58:500.26:566:15Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue2:212.92:453.98:370.69:480.36:576:14Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed3:192.83:473.79:400.710:480.46:586:12Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:212.84:543.610:470.811:490.47:006:11Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:292.86:063.511:550.77:016:09Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat6:422.97:153.412:500.41:030.77:026:07Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:473.28:133.41:470.32:080.67:036:06Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:413.49:043.42:400.23:080.47:046:04Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue9:293.79:513.33:300.24:040.37:056:03Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:143.910:363.24:170.24:560.27:066:01New Moon19Wed
20Thu10:574.011:213.15:020.25:430.17:076:00New Moon20Thu
21Fri11:394.05:440.36:270.17:095:58New Moon21Fri
22Sat12:053.012:213.96:240.57:110.27:105:57New Moon22Sat
23Sun12:502.91:053.87:040.77:550.37:115:56Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:372.81:523.67:480.98:430.47:125:54Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue2:282.72:443.48:361.09:330.67:135:53Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed3:222.63:383.39:301.110:250.77:145:51Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:172.64:343.110:271.211:160.87:165:50First Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:142.65:323.011:241.27:175:49First Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:142.76:323.012:070.812:221.17:185:47First Quarter29Sat
30Sun7:122.87:263.012:560.81:161.07:195:46First Quarter30Sun
31Mon8:013.08:123.01:400.72:070.97:205:45Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 8:46 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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