Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : 6:37 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 19m at 12:35 pm (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:43 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Jan 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:472.92:093.08:170.08:49-0.27:154:31Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu2:422.93:022.79:160.29:420.07:154:32Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:372.83:572.510:160.310:340.17:154:32Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:342.84:562.311:150.311:260.27:154:33Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:332.85:562.212:140.47:154:34Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:302.86:522.212:180.31:080.37:154:35Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:212.97:422.21:070.41:570.27:154:36Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed8:073.08:282.31:540.32:420.17:144:37Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu8:513.19:122.42:390.33:240.07:144:38Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri9:333.19:542.53:220.24:04-0.17:144:39New Moon10Fri
11Sat10:133.210:352.54:020.14:41-0.27:144:40New Moon11Sat
12Sun10:523.211:162.64:420.05:19-0.37:134:42New Moon12Sun
13Mon11:303.211:562.75:22-0.15:57-0.47:134:43New Moon13Mon
14Tue12:073.26:04-0.16:38-0.47:134:44Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:372.712:463.16:50-0.17:22-0.37:124:45Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu1:212.71:283.07:410.08:09-0.37:124:46Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri2:082.82:152.88:370.08:58-0.27:114:47Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat2:582.93:062.79:350.09:50-0.27:114:48First Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:522.94:032.510:360.010:45-0.17:104:50First Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:543.05:102.411:38-0.111:44-0.17:094:51First Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:593.16:182.412:39-0.27:094:52Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:003.37:182.512:44-0.21:39-0.37:084:53Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:563.48:132.61:43-0.32:36-0.57:074:54Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri8:483.59:062.72:41-0.43:30-0.67:074:56Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat9:393.59:572.93:37-0.54:20-0.77:064:57Full Moon25Sat
26Sun10:273.510:473.04:29-0.55:07-0.77:054:58Full Moon26Sun
27Mon11:153.411:363.05:18-0.55:53-0.77:044:59Full Moon27Mon
28Tue12:013.36:07-0.46:38-0.67:035:01Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:253.012:493.06:57-0.37:25-0.47:025:02Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu1:163.01:392.87:49-0.18:13-0.27:015:03Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri2:072.92:292.68:430.09:020.07:015:04Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 3:36 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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