Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:44 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 43m at 10:53 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:27 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Apr 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:032.87:332.61:020.71:350.56:317:14Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu7:592.88:242.71:570.62:240.56:307:15Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri8:482.89:092.92:470.63:090.56:287:16Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat9:322.99:523.03:330.43:510.46:267:18Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:143.010:333.24:160.34:290.36:257:19Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:543.011:123.34:560.15:070.26:237:20New Moon6Mon
7Tue11:333.011:493.45:350.05:430.26:217:21New Moon7Tue
8Wed12:103.06:15-0.16:190.26:207:22New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:253.412:493.06:55-0.16:580.26:187:23New Moon9Thu
10Fri1:013.51:293.07:39-0.17:400.36:167:24Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat1:403.52:132.98:28-0.18:280.36:157:25Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:253.43:022.89:210.09:230.46:137:26Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:173.43:552.810:160.010:210.56:127:27First Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:153.34:542.811:140.111:240.56:107:28First Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:203.25:592.812:130.16:097:29First Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:313.27:063.012:280.41:120.16:077:31First Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:373.28:053.21:320.32:080.06:057:32Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat8:343.38:583.52:330.13:03-0.16:047:33Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:263.39:483.73:32-0.13:55-0.16:027:34Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:163.410:363.84:27-0.24:45-0.26:017:35Full Moon20Mon
21Tue11:053.311:233.95:19-0.45:33-0.15:597:36Full Moon21Tue
22Wed11:523.36:08-0.46:180.05:587:37Full Moon22Wed
23Thu12:093.912:403.26:55-0.37:030.15:577:38Full Moon23Thu
24Fri12:563.81:283.17:42-0.27:500.35:557:39Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat1:443.72:203.08:320.08:410.55:547:40Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun2:353.53:122.99:230.19:340.75:527:41Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:283.34:052.810:140.310:300.85:517:42Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue4:233.15:002.811:060.511:260.95:507:43Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:202.95:582.811:580.65:487:45Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu6:202.86:562.812:230.912:480.75:477:46Third Quarter30Thu
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 2:18 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 1% 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 maximum.

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 New Moon (1% illuminated). This places Essex, CT in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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