Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, CT.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 09m at 1:07 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:36 am (2.7 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 - Dec 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:482.81:123.57:100.27:580.06:564:21Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:442.82:063.38:090.48:510.26:574:20Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon2:412.73:003.09:080.59:430.36:584:20First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:372.73:542.810:080.610:330.46:594:20First Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:352.84:502.511:090.711:210.57:004:20First Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:332.95:492.412:080.67:014:20First Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:283.06:442.312:080.61:020.67:024:20Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:153.17:332.312:520.61:510.57:024:20Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:593.28:182.31:350.62:360.37:034:20Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:413.39:012.42:180.63:190.27:044:20Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:223.39:432.43:000.53:590.17:054:20Full Moon11Tue
12Wed10:023.410:252.53:430.44:390.07:064:20Full Moon12Wed
13Thu10:423.411:052.54:240.45:18-0.17:074:20Full Moon13Thu
14Fri11:213.411:472.65:060.36:00-0.27:074:20Full Moon14Fri
15Sat12:003.45:490.36:43-0.27:084:21Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:312.612:433.36:360.37:31-0.27:094:21Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:202.61:293.27:300.38:20-0.27:094:21Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue2:122.72:193.18:300.39:10-0.17:104:22Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed3:062.83:122.99:320.310:01-0.17:114:22Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:023.04:102.710:350.310:53-0.17:114:22Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:023.25:162.511:400.211:48-0.17:124:23Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:033.46:232.412:420.07:124:23Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:003.57:222.412:44-0.11:42-0.17:134:24Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon7:533.78:162.51:40-0.12:39-0.37:134:25Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:443.79:082.52:36-0.13:33-0.47:134:25Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:343.79:582.63:31-0.24:23-0.57:144:26New Moon26Wed
27Thu10:233.710:472.74:23-0.25:10-0.57:144:26New Moon27Thu
28Fri11:113.611:352.75:12-0.25:55-0.47:144:27New Moon28Fri
29Sat11:583.45:59-0.16:41-0.37:144:28Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:252.712:463.26:480.07:27-0.27:154:29Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon1:162.71:343.07:400.28:130.07:154:30Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 3:51 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 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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