Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, CT.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 19m at 12:08 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:32 am (2.8 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 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:023.59:203.02:55-0.33:38-0.56:225:40Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:513.510:113.33:51-0.54:26-0.66:215:41Full Moon2Thu
3Fri10:393.411:003.54:44-0.75:11-0.66:195:42Full Moon3Fri
4Sat11:273.311:483.65:35-0.75:55-0.66:185:44Full Moon4Sat
5Sun12:153.16:26-0.66:41-0.46:165:45Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:383.61:052.87:20-0.47:29-0.16:145:46Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:293.41:582.68:16-0.28:220.16:135:47Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed2:233.32:522.49:130.09:180.46:115:48Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:183.03:492.210:110.210:170.56:095:49Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:192.84:522.211:100.311:200.66:085:50Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:262.75:572.212:090.46:065:52Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun7:322.77:562.312:220.62:050.57:046:53Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon8:272.78:452.42:180.52:540.57:036:54Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue9:132.89:302.63:080.43:370.47:016:55Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed9:552.810:112.83:530.34:160.36:596:56Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:342.910:513.04:340.24:520.26:586:57Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:112.911:293.15:130.15:250.16:566:58New Moon17Fri
18Sat11:472.95:510.05:580.16:546:59New Moon18Sat
19Sun12:053.212:232.86:29-0.16:310.16:537:00New Moon19Sun
20Mon12:393.31:002.87:09-0.17:060.26:517:02Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue1:133.31:382.77:53-0.17:450.36:497:03Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed1:493.32:212.68:42-0.18:310.46:487:04Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu2:323.23:082.59:350.09:240.56:467:05Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri3:243.24:012.410:320.110:250.56:447:06First Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:253.15:022.411:320.211:300.56:437:07First Quarter25Sat
26Sun5:373.16:132.412:330.26:417:08First Quarter26Sun
27Mon6:533.17:222.612:380.41:330.16:397:09First Quarter27Mon
28Tue7:583.28:212.91:440.32:290.06:387:10Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed8:533.39:143.22:460.13:22-0.16:367:11Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu9:433.310:033.53:45-0.14:12-0.26:347:12Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri10:323.310:513.74:40-0.35:00-0.36:337:13Full Moon31Fri
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 2:50 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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