Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : 7:22 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 19m at 12:40 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:30 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Sep 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:172.98:413.62:240.42:350.66:167:22Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:083.09:293.63:180.43:310.66:177:21Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:543.110:133.64:080.44:220.66:187:19Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:373.210:553.54:530.45:080.56:197:17Full Moon4Sat
5Sun11:193.311:353.55:320.45:490.56:207:16Full Moon5Sun
6Mon11:593.46:080.46:270.56:217:14Full Moon6Mon
7Tue12:153.412:403.56:420.47:050.56:227:12Full Moon7Tue
8Wed12:563.31:223.57:170.57:460.66:237:11Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu1:383.22:063.57:520.68:300.66:247:09Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri2:233.12:503.48:310.89:170.76:257:07Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat3:103.03:353.49:130.910:070.76:267:06Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:572.84:203.39:591.010:580.86:277:04Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:472.75:103.310:491.111:510.76:287:02Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:422.76:073.311:431.16:297:00Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:422.77:073.412:460.712:411.06:306:59Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:382.88:003.51:400.61:390.96:316:57Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:273.08:493.72:320.42:350.66:326:55Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:133.39:363.93:220.23:310.46:336:54Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:003.610:234.04:120.04:260.16:346:52New Moon19Sun
20Mon10:473.911:114.04:59-0.15:19-0.16:356:50New Moon20Mon
21Tue11:354.111:593.95:46-0.26:11-0.26:366:48New Moon21Tue
22Wed12:254.26:32-0.27:03-0.36:376:47Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:503.81:174.37:20-0.27:59-0.26:386:45Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:433.62:134.28:120.08:570.06:396:43Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat2:413.33:114.19:090.29:580.16:406:42Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:413.14:113.910:090.410:590.36:416:40First Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:433.05:133.711:110.66:426:38First Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:492.96:203.512:010.412:150.76:436:36First Quarter28Tue
29Wed6:582.97:253.41:020.51:190.86:446:35First Quarter29Wed
30Thu7:593.08:213.42:000.52:190.76:456:33Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 4:01 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 7% 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 Waxing Crescent (7% 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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