Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : 5:20 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 35m at 11:12 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:41 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Dec 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:503.17:112.512:260.61:120.66:564:21Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:343.37:562.51:100.52:000.46:574:20Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:163.48:382.51:530.42:460.26:584:20Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun8:563.69:192.62:380.43:320.06:594:20Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon9:363.710:002.73:240.24:16-0.27:004:20New Moon5Mon
6Tue10:173.810:422.74:090.15:01-0.37:014:20New Moon6Tue
7Wed11:003.811:272.84:560.05:46-0.47:014:20New Moon7Wed
8Thu11:463.85:430.06:33-0.47:024:20Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:162.812:363.76:360.07:24-0.37:034:20Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:112.91:303.57:340.08:18-0.37:044:20Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun2:102.92:263.38:360.19:12-0.27:054:20First Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:103.03:233.09:410.210:07-0.27:064:20First Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:123.14:252.810:460.211:03-0.17:064:20First Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:173.25:312.611:510.17:074:20First Quarter14Wed
15Thu6:203.46:352.512:00-0.112:530.07:084:21Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri7:163.57:312.512:570.01:52-0.17:094:21Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:063.58:232.51:520.02:47-0.27:094:21Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun8:543.69:112.62:450.03:38-0.37:104:21Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon9:393.59:572.63:370.14:25-0.37:104:22Full Moon19Mon
20Tue10:233.510:422.74:240.15:08-0.37:114:22Full Moon20Tue
21Wed11:063.411:272.75:070.15:49-0.27:114:23Full Moon21Wed
22Thu11:503.35:480.26:30-0.27:124:23Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:132.712:343.16:310.37:11-0.17:124:24Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat1:002.71:203.07:150.47:540.17:134:24Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun1:502.72:072.88:040.58:380.27:134:25Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon2:402.72:542.68:560.59:210.27:144:26Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue3:292.73:432.49:480.610:040.37:144:26Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:202.74:362.310:430.610:490.47:144:27Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu5:142.85:332.211:380.511:370.47:144:28Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri6:082.86:302.112:320.47:154:29Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat6:573.07:192.212:260.41:230.27:154:29Waning Crescent31Sat
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 2:16 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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