Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:11 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 22m at 1:32 am (3.8 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 - Nov 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:332.76:473.112:250.512:321.07:225:44Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu7:262.97:403.21:150.41:300.87:235:42Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri8:123.28:283.32:040.32:250.57:245:41Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat8:563.59:133.42:510.23:190.27:255:40Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:393.88:593.42:380.03:13-0.16:264:39Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:234.19:463.43:25-0.14:05-0.36:284:38New Moon6Mon
7Tue10:104.310:353.44:12-0.24:56-0.56:294:37New Moon7Tue
8Wed10:594.411:263.35:00-0.25:47-0.56:304:36New Moon8Wed
9Thu11:504.45:49-0.26:40-0.46:314:35Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:203.212:454.26:430.07:36-0.36:324:34Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat1:193.11:454.07:420.28:36-0.16:344:33Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:213.02:463.78:460.39:350.06:354:32First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:242.93:483.49:510.510:350.16:364:31First Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:302.94:533.210:580.511:340.26:374:30First Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:382.95:593.012:030.56:384:29First Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:403.16:562.912:300.31:040.56:404:28Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri7:303.27:442.81:210.32:000.46:414:28Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat8:143.38:282.82:080.42:500.36:424:27Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:543.49:092.82:520.43:350.36:434:26Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:333.59:512.83:320.44:160.26:444:25Full Moon20Mon
21Tue10:123.610:322.74:090.54:530.16:454:25Full Moon21Tue
22Wed10:513.511:132.74:440.55:290.16:474:24Full Moon22Wed
23Thu11:303.511:562.75:180.66:070.16:484:24Full Moon23Thu
24Fri12:103.45:540.66:470.16:494:23Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:412.612:523.36:330.77:310.26:504:23Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:292.61:373.17:190.88:190.26:514:22Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon2:182.52:223.18:110.89:080.36:524:22Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue3:082.53:093.09:060.89:580.36:534:21Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:582.64:002.910:040.810:480.26:544:21Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:532.74:582.911:040.711:380.26:554:21Third 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 4:51 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 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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