Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : in 1h 33m at 11:59 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 6:18 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:24 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Apr 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:362.88:542.82:360.52:590.56:317:14Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:202.89:373.03:260.43:410.56:307:15Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:002.810:173.14:120.34:200.46:287:16Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:392.810:563.34:520.24:540.46:267:18New Moon4Wed
5Thu11:182.811:333.45:290.15:270.46:257:19New Moon5Thu
6Fri11:562.86:050.16:000.46:237:20New Moon6Fri
7Sat12:103.412:352.76:420.06:330.56:217:21New Moon7Sat
8Sun12:453.41:142.77:200.07:090.56:207:22Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:213.31:562.68:030.17:490.66:187:23Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue1:593.22:402.68:500.28:370.76:177:24Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed2:423.23:262.59:420.29:320.86:157:25Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu3:333.14:162.510:360.310:310.86:137:26First Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:303.15:142.511:320.311:340.76:127:27First Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:373.16:182.712:280.36:107:28First Quarter14Sat
15Sun6:473.17:212.912:390.61:230.26:097:29First Quarter15Sun
16Mon7:483.28:153.21:420.42:160.16:077:30Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue8:413.29:053.62:420.13:070.06:067:32Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:313.39:533.93:41-0.13:57-0.16:047:33Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:213.210:414.14:36-0.44:46-0.26:037:34Full Moon19Thu
20Fri11:113.211:304.25:29-0.55:34-0.26:017:35Full Moon20Fri
21Sat12:013.16:19-0.66:21-0.16:007:36Full Moon21Sat
22Sun12:184.212:513.17:09-0.57:100.15:587:37Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon1:094.01:443.08:00-0.38:030.35:577:38Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue2:033.82:392.98:54-0.19:010.55:557:39Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed3:003.53:362.89:500.210:030.65:547:40Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu3:593.34:332.710:460.411:050.85:527:41Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:583.05:332.711:410.55:517:42Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:002.96:352.812:070.812:360.65:507:43Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun7:012.87:322.91:080.81:260.75:487:44Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon7:562.78:213.12:040.72:120.75:477:46Waning Crescent30Mon
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 3:08 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 41% 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 (41% 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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