Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : in 5h 32m at 5:20 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 11:26 pm (3.5 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 - Mar 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:243.48:453.02:18-0.22:58-0.46:225:41Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri9:133.59:353.33:14-0.53:47-0.66:205:42New Moon2Fri
3Sat10:013.610:243.54:08-0.74:35-0.76:185:43New Moon3Sat
4Sun10:503.511:143.75:00-0.95:21-0.76:175:44New Moon4Sun
5Mon11:393.45:52-0.96:08-0.76:155:45Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:053.712:303.26:45-0.86:58-0.56:145:46Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:593.71:243.07:42-0.67:52-0.36:125:47Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu1:563.52:202.88:40-0.48:510.06:105:49Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri2:543.33:182.69:40-0.29:510.26:095:50First Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:563.14:192.410:410.010:550.36:075:51First Quarter10Sat
11Sun6:032.96:252.412:420.27:056:52First Quarter11Sun
12Mon7:122.87:292.41:000.41:410.27:046:53First Quarter12Mon
13Tue8:122.88:232.52:010.42:350.37:026:54Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed9:002.89:102.72:560.33:240.37:006:55Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu9:432.89:532.93:460.34:070.26:596:56Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:232.810:343.04:290.24:460.26:576:58Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:022.911:153.15:090.15:220.16:556:59Full Moon17Sat
18Sun11:402.911:543.25:450.05:550.16:547:00Full Moon18Sun
19Mon12:192.86:210.06:290.26:527:01Full Moon19Mon
20Tue12:323.212:572.86:570.07:030.26:507:02Full Moon20Tue
21Wed1:103.21:372.77:360.07:400.36:497:03Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu1:483.22:182.68:200.08:220.46:477:04Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri2:283.13:012.59:080.19:100.56:457:05Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat3:113.03:462.59:590.210:020.66:447:06Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun3:593.04:362.410:530.210:590.66:427:07Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:553.05:352.411:500.26:407:09Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue6:023.06:412.612:000.512:470.26:397:10Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed7:093.17:412.81:020.31:430.16:377:11Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu8:073.28:343.12:030.12:37-0.16:357:12Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri9:003.39:243.43:02-0.13:29-0.26:347:13Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat9:503.410:133.73:59-0.44:20-0.36:327:14Waning 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 8:23 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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