Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:44 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 02m at 10:02 pm (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:39 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Apr 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:273.512:542.87:02-0.27:040.26:317:14Full Moon1Fri
2Sat1:043.51:352.87:48-0.27:480.36:307:15Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun1:463.52:212.78:38-0.18:390.36:287:16Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon2:353.43:122.79:320.09:370.46:267:17Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue3:313.34:082.610:290.110:380.46:257:18Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:323.35:102.611:280.111:420.46:237:20Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:403.26:202.712:270.16:227:21Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri6:503.27:263.012:480.31:260.16:207:22Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat7:523.28:233.21:520.22:210.06:187:23Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun8:473.29:143.52:520.03:14-0.16:177:24Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:383.210:023.73:49-0.24:05-0.16:157:25Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:273.210:493.84:44-0.34:54-0.16:137:26New Moon12Tue
13Wed11:143.211:353.95:34-0.45:40-0.16:127:27New Moon13Wed
14Thu12:013.16:21-0.46:240.16:107:28New Moon14Thu
15Fri12:203.812:483.07:07-0.37:090.26:097:29Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat1:073.71:362.97:54-0.27:550.46:077:30Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun1:563.52:272.88:430.08:460.66:067:31Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon2:483.33:192.89:340.29:410.86:047:33Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue3:423.14:122.710:250.410:360.96:037:34First Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:372.95:072.711:170.511:330.96:017:35First Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:362.86:052.712:080.66:007:36First Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:372.77:032.812:300.912:580.75:587:37First Quarter22Fri
23Sat7:332.77:553.01:250.81:440.75:577:38Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:222.78:403.22:160.72:280.65:557:39Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon9:062.89:223.43:030.63:090.65:547:40Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue9:482.810:013.53:490.43:510.55:537:41Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed10:282.910:393.74:330.24:320.45:517:42Full Moon27Wed
28Thu11:082.911:173.85:160.05:130.45:507:43Full Moon28Thu
29Fri11:482.911:573.95:58-0.15:550.35:487:44Full Moon29Fri
30Sat12:292.96:42-0.26:390.35:477:45Full Moon30Sat
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 1:23 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 92% 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 Gibbous (92% 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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