Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : 12:52 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 07m at 6:36 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:25 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Jun 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:023.15:523.311:480.35:188:16First Quarter1Sat
2Sun6:033.06:483.612:230.612:380.35:188:17First Quarter2Sun
3Mon7:072.97:423.81:240.41:300.35:178:17Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:062.98:334.12:230.22:230.35:178:18Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed9:003.09:244.33:210.03:180.25:168:19Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu9:533.010:154.44:17-0.24:130.25:168:19Full Moon6Thu
7Fri10:463.111:084.45:10-0.35:080.15:168:20Full Moon7Fri
8Sat11:393.16:01-0.36:020.15:168:21Full Moon8Sat
9Sun12:004.312:333.26:50-0.36:550.25:168:21Full Moon9Sun
10Mon12:534.11:273.27:40-0.27:490.35:158:22Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:473.92:233.28:320.08:480.55:158:22Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed2:423.63:203.29:250.29:480.65:158:23Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu3:363.34:153.210:160.310:480.75:158:23Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:293.15:103.311:060.511:480.85:158:24Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:242.86:063.311:550.75:158:24Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun6:232.67:013.412:480.812:440.85:158:25Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon7:212.57:523.41:440.81:310.95:158:25Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue8:142.58:393.52:350.72:171.05:158:25Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:022.59:233.53:230.63:031.05:168:25Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:482.610:063.64:070.53:481.05:168:26Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:322.710:493.64:480.44:330.95:168:26New Moon21Fri
22Sat11:162.811:303.65:270.35:150.85:168:26New Moon22Sat
23Sun11:582.96:050.25:560.75:168:26New Moon23Sun
24Mon12:103.612:402.96:440.26:380.75:178:26New Moon24Mon
25Tue12:493.61:233.07:250.17:220.75:178:27Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed1:293.62:083.18:080.18:120.75:178:27Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu2:103.52:543.28:530.19:070.75:188:27Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri2:553.43:413.39:400.210:040.65:188:27Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:423.24:303.510:270.211:040.65:198:27First Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:343.05:223.611:160.35:198:26First Quarter30Sun
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 9:44 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Crescent (30% illuminated). This places Essex, CT in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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