Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : in 1h 32m at 11:34 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 5:43 pm (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:34 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Jun 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:233.64:093.010:160.210:310.65:188:16Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:213.55:093.111:110.211:350.65:188:17Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:223.36:123.312:060.25:178:18Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:273.27:143.512:400.51:010.25:178:18Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu7:303.08:093.71:430.41:540.25:168:19Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri8:263.08:583.92:440.22:460.35:168:20Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:182.99:454.03:410.13:380.35:168:20Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:092.910:324.14:350.04:300.45:168:21New Moon8Sun
9Mon10:592.911:184.05:24-0.15:190.45:168:21New Moon9Mon
10Tue11:473.06:11-0.16:060.55:158:22New Moon10Tue
11Wed12:043.912:353.06:55-0.16:520.65:158:22New Moon11Wed
12Thu12:513.81:233.07:400.17:390.75:158:23Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri1:403.62:133.08:270.28:290.95:158:23Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat2:313.43:053.09:150.49:221.05:158:24Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:223.33:563.010:020.510:161.05:158:24Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:133.14:483.010:480.611:101.05:158:25First Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:042.95:413.111:320.75:158:25First Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:592.76:353.212:051.012:160.85:158:25First Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:552.67:253.31:001.01:000.85:168:26First Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:482.68:113.51:520.81:430.85:168:26Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:362.68:533.62:410.72:270.85:168:26Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:212.69:333.73:280.53:120.85:168:26Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:042.710:143.94:150.34:000.75:168:26Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:472.810:563.95:000.24:480.65:178:26Full Moon24Tue
25Wed11:312.811:414.05:450.05:360.55:178:27Full Moon25Wed
26Thu12:152.96:30-0.16:240.45:188:27Full Moon26Thu
27Fri12:274.01:043.07:17-0.17:160.45:188:27Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat1:184.01:573.18:07-0.18:120.45:188:27Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun2:113.92:543.28:590.09:140.45:198:27Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon3:073.73:513.39:520.010:170.55:198:27Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 2:38 pm — 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places Essex, CT in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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