Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:07 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 43m at 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 - Sep 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:514.05:59-0.26:23-0.16:167:22New Moon1Sat
2Sun12:123.812:404.26:43-0.27:17-0.16:177:20Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon1:013.61:324.27:30-0.18:13-0.16:187:19Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue1:543.42:274.28:210.19:120.16:197:17Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed2:513.23:244.19:170.310:130.26:207:15First Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:503.04:243.910:170.511:150.46:217:14First Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:522.85:293.711:200.66:227:12First Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:012.76:393.512:180.512:260.76:237:10First Quarter8Sat
9Sun7:122.87:453.51:200.61:310.86:247:09Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:132.98:393.42:180.62:310.86:257:07Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:033.09:253.43:100.63:260.76:267:05Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed9:463.210:063.43:570.64:160.66:277:04Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:283.310:443.34:390.55:000.66:287:02Full Moon13Thu
14Fri11:073.511:233.35:150.55:390.56:297:00Full Moon14Fri
15Sat11:463.65:480.56:170.56:306:58Full Moon15Sat
16Sun12:013.212:243.66:190.66:540.56:316:57Full Moon16Sun
17Mon12:403.11:023.66:500.77:320.56:326:55Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue1:213.01:423.67:230.88:150.66:336:53Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed2:052.92:233.58:000.99:010.76:346:52Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu2:512.83:073.48:421.09:520.76:356:50Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri3:392.73:533.39:321.110:440.86:366:48Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:292.64:453.310:271.211:390.86:376:46Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:252.65:483.311:271.16:386:45Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:272.66:533.412:350.712:291.06:396:43Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue7:262.87:503.51:300.61:300.96:406:41Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed8:173.18:393.62:210.42:290.66:416:39Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:043.49:263.73:100.33:260.36:426:38Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri9:513.810:133.73:570.14:220.16:436:36New Moon28Fri
29Sat10:384.111:013.74:44-0.15:16-0.16:446:34New Moon29Sat
30Sun11:264.411:493.65:30-0.16:08-0.36:456:33New Moon30Sun
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 9:42 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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