Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : in 1h 50m at 7:22 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 1:08 pm (3.4 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 - Jan 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:513.310:112.53:320.24:25-0.27:154:30Full Moon1Sat
2Sun10:313.410:522.54:140.15:05-0.37:154:31Full Moon2Sun
3Mon11:093.411:332.64:560.05:46-0.47:154:32Full Moon3Mon
4Tue11:493.45:390.06:30-0.47:154:33Full Moon4Tue
5Wed12:162.612:313.36:260.07:17-0.47:154:34Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu1:042.61:183.27:180.08:07-0.47:154:35Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:562.72:083.18:160.08:58-0.47:154:36Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat2:502.83:022.99:180.09:50-0.37:154:37Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:472.93:592.710:200.010:44-0.37:144:38Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:483.05:042.511:240.011:41-0.27:144:39Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:513.26:112.412:28-0.17:144:40Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:513.37:122.412:38-0.21:29-0.27:144:41Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:453.48:072.51:34-0.22:26-0.47:134:42Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri8:363.58:582.52:30-0.33:21-0.57:134:43Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat9:253.59:482.63:24-0.34:12-0.67:124:44New Moon15Sat
16Sun10:133.510:372.64:16-0.34:59-0.67:124:45New Moon16Sun
17Mon10:593.411:242.75:04-0.35:43-0.57:124:47New Moon17Mon
18Tue11:453.35:50-0.26:27-0.47:114:48New Moon18Tue
19Wed12:112.712:313.26:36-0.17:12-0.37:104:49Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu1:012.61:193.07:250.07:57-0.17:104:50Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri1:512.62:082.78:170.28:430.07:094:51Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat2:422.62:572.59:100.39:280.27:094:52Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun3:342.63:482.310:050.410:140.37:084:54First Quarter23Sun
24Mon4:282.64:442.211:000.411:010.47:074:55First Quarter24Mon
25Tue5:262.65:442.111:550.411:500.47:064:56First Quarter25Tue
26Wed6:222.76:412.112:480.37:064:57First Quarter26Wed
27Thu7:132.87:312.112:400.41:380.27:054:59Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:592.98:172.21:280.42:260.07:045:00Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat8:433.09:002.32:160.23:12-0.17:035:01Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun9:243.29:422.53:040.13:56-0.37:025:02Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:053.310:232.63:50-0.14:38-0.57:015:04Full Moon31Mon
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 10:15 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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