Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : in 4h 27m at 7:07 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 1:15 pm (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:43 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Sep 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:102.85:413.411:390.86:167:22First Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:122.76:433.312:290.712:380.96:177:21First Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:142.87:413.31:250.71:351.06:187:19Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:092.88:313.32:170.72:280.96:197:17Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat8:563.09:173.43:050.73:170.96:207:16Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:413.110:003.43:480.64:010.86:217:14Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:233.310:403.54:280.64:430.76:227:12Full Moon7Mon
8Tue11:043.411:203.55:040.55:220.66:237:10Full Moon8Tue
9Wed11:443.511:583.45:400.46:010.56:247:09Full Moon9Wed
10Thu12:233.66:150.46:400.46:257:07Full Moon10Thu
11Fri12:353.41:003.66:500.47:220.46:267:05Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:133.31:393.67:290.48:080.46:277:04Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:533.22:193.68:110.58:580.46:287:02Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon2:373.13:033.68:590.69:520.46:297:00Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:263.03:533.69:510.710:480.56:306:59Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:193.04:493.610:480.711:460.46:316:57Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:202.95:553.611:490.76:326:55Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri6:283.07:023.612:450.412:520.66:336:53Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat7:323.18:033.71:430.31:540.56:346:52Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:293.48:573.82:390.12:540.36:356:50Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon9:213.69:483.93:320.03:530.16:366:48Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue10:123.810:373.94:24-0.14:480.06:376:46New Moon22Tue
23Wed11:024.011:263.85:13-0.25:40-0.16:386:45New Moon23Wed
24Thu11:504.16:00-0.16:30-0.16:396:43New Moon24Thu
25Fri12:143.712:384.16:450.07:200.06:406:41Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat1:033.51:284.07:320.28:110.16:416:40Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:553.32:193.98:210.49:050.36:426:38Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon2:483.13:133.79:140.710:000.56:436:36Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:433.04:073.510:100.810:560.66:446:34First Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:402.95:043.311:061.011:510.76:456:33First Quarter30Wed
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 10:11 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 96% 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 Waning Gibbous (96% 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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