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 2h 37m 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 - Jan 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:453.28:062.31:190.32:150.07:154:30Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon8:283.48:502.42:090.13:04-0.27:154:31Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue9:123.59:342.62:59-0.13:52-0.47:154:32New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:573.710:202.73:49-0.24:38-0.67:154:33New Moon4Wed
5Thu10:423.711:072.94:39-0.45:24-0.77:154:34New Moon5Thu
6Fri11:293.711:583.05:29-0.56:11-0.77:154:35New Moon6Fri
7Sat12:193.66:22-0.57:00-0.77:154:36Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:523.11:113.47:19-0.47:52-0.67:154:37Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:493.12:063.18:20-0.38:46-0.57:144:38Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue2:483.23:032.89:23-0.29:42-0.47:144:39First Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:483.24:022.610:27-0.110:39-0.27:144:40First Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:523.15:072.411:31-0.111:39-0.17:144:41First Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:583.16:142.312:34-0.17:134:42Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:593.17:142.312:390.01:33-0.17:134:43Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:533.18:062.31:370.02:28-0.27:124:44Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:413.18:542.42:320.03:19-0.27:124:45Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue9:253.19:392.53:230.04:05-0.37:114:47Full Moon17Tue
18Wed10:073.110:222.64:090.04:46-0.37:114:48Full Moon18Wed
19Thu10:483.111:052.64:500.05:24-0.37:104:49Full Moon19Thu
20Fri11:283.011:472.75:290.06:00-0.27:104:50Full Moon20Fri
21Sat12:082.96:070.06:37-0.27:094:51Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:312.712:502.86:470.17:15-0.17:084:53Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon1:172.71:342.67:320.27:550.07:084:54Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue2:032.72:182.58:200.38:370.27:074:55Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed2:492.73:042.39:100.39:200.37:064:56Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:362.63:522.110:020.310:070.37:054:57Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:272.64:472.010:570.310:570.47:054:59Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:232.75:482.011:540.211:520.37:045:00Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun6:202.86:442.112:500.17:035:01Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:123.07:342.212:470.21:43-0.17:025:02Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue8:013.28:212.41:420.02:35-0.37:015:04Waning Crescent31Tue
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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