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 2h 34m 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 - Jan 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:003.47:212.512:48-0.11:40-0.27:154:31Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue7:523.68:152.61:42-0.22:37-0.47:154:32Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed8:433.89:072.72:37-0.33:32-0.67:154:33Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu9:343.910:002.73:32-0.44:25-0.77:154:34New Moon4Thu
5Fri10:263.910:522.84:25-0.55:14-0.87:154:34New Moon5Fri
6Sat11:173.811:442.85:17-0.56:04-0.77:154:35New Moon6Sat
7Sun12:093.66:09-0.46:54-0.67:154:36Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon12:392.81:023.47:04-0.27:46-0.47:144:37Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue1:352.81:563.18:02-0.18:38-0.37:144:38Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed2:322.72:492.89:020.19:31-0.17:144:40First Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:282.73:432.510:030.210:220.17:144:41First Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:262.74:402.311:040.311:140.27:134:42First Quarter12Fri
13Sat5:252.75:412.112:040.37:134:43First Quarter13Sat
14Sun6:232.86:392.112:050.31:000.37:134:44First Quarter14Sun
15Mon7:142.97:312.112:550.41:510.27:124:45Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue8:002.98:182.11:420.42:380.17:124:46Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed8:443.09:022.22:270.43:210.07:114:47Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu9:273.19:452.33:110.34:01-0.17:114:49Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri10:083.110:262.43:520.24:39-0.27:104:50Full Moon19Fri
20Sat10:483.111:072.54:310.15:16-0.37:094:51Full Moon20Sat
21Sun11:263.111:472.55:100.05:54-0.37:094:52Full Moon21Sun
22Mon12:033.15:510.06:34-0.37:084:53Full Moon22Mon
23Tue12:292.612:413.16:340.07:17-0.37:074:55Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed1:122.61:213.07:240.08:02-0.37:074:56Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu1:582.72:052.88:180.08:50-0.27:064:57Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri2:452.82:532.79:160.09:39-0.27:054:58Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:362.93:472.510:170.010:31-0.17:045:00Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:343.04:512.311:190.011:27-0.17:035:01Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon5:383.16:012.312:22-0.17:025:02Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue6:403.27:052.312:26-0.11:23-0.37:015:03Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed7:373.48:012.41:26-0.22:21-0.47:005:05Waning Crescent31Wed
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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