Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : 9:52 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 49m at 3:19 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:32 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Jan 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:132.512:343.06:250.37:110.07:154:30Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu1:002.51:192.97:080.47:540.17:154:31Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:502.52:062.87:560.58:380.17:154:32Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat2:402.52:512.68:480.59:210.27:154:33Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun3:292.53:382.49:410.610:040.37:154:34Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:192.64:292.210:360.610:480.37:154:35Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:122.65:272.111:330.511:340.37:154:36Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed6:042.86:242.112:290.37:154:37Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:523.07:152.112:220.31:220.17:144:38Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:373.28:012.21:120.32:14-0.17:144:39Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:223.48:462.32:030.13:06-0.37:144:40Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:083.69:332.42:550.03:55-0.57:144:41New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:563.710:202.63:48-0.24:43-0.67:134:42New Moon13Mon
14Tue10:453.811:102.74:39-0.45:31-0.77:134:43New Moon14Tue
15Wed11:353.75:31-0.56:19-0.77:124:45New Moon15Wed
16Thu12:022.812:273.66:25-0.57:10-0.77:124:46Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:592.91:213.47:23-0.48:02-0.67:114:47Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat1:582.92:173.18:26-0.38:56-0.57:114:48Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun2:573.03:132.89:30-0.29:51-0.37:104:49First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:583.04:122.510:35-0.110:47-0.27:104:50First Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:023.05:172.211:400.011:450.07:094:52First Quarter21Tue
22Wed6:063.16:242.112:430.07:084:53Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:053.17:222.112:430.11:42-0.17:084:54Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:573.18:132.21:400.22:37-0.17:074:55Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat8:443.18:592.22:350.23:26-0.17:064:56Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:293.19:432.33:250.14:10-0.27:054:58Full Moon26Sun
27Mon10:113.010:252.44:090.14:49-0.27:054:59Full Moon27Mon
28Tue10:513.011:062.54:490.15:26-0.27:045:00Full Moon28Tue
29Wed11:303.011:492.65:260.16:01-0.27:035:01Full Moon29Wed
30Thu12:102.96:030.16:37-0.17:025:03Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:322.612:502.86:420.27:15-0.17:015:04Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 6:35 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (32% illuminated). This places Essex, CT in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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