Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : 7:19 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 22m at 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 - May 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:463.311:054.15:02-0.35:13-0.15:457:47Full Moon1Sun
2Mon11:353.311:524.05:52-0.46:000.05:447:48Full Moon2Mon
3Tue12:233.26:39-0.46:470.15:427:49Full Moon3Tue
4Wed12:394.01:123.17:27-0.37:340.35:417:51Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu1:283.82:033.08:16-0.18:250.55:407:52Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri2:193.62:563.09:060.19:190.75:397:53Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat3:123.43:502.99:580.310:150.85:377:54Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:063.24:442.910:490.511:110.95:367:55Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:013.05:402.911:400.65:357:56Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue6:002.96:382.912:080.912:300.75:347:57Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:582.87:323.11:030.91:180.75:337:58Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu7:522.88:203.21:550.82:030.75:327:59Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri8:402.89:043.42:430.72:460.75:318:00Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:242.99:453.53:290.53:280.65:308:01Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:062.910:243.64:130.34:100.65:298:02Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:473.011:023.74:560.24:520.55:288:03New Moon16Mon
17Tue11:283.011:403.85:380.05:330.45:278:04New Moon17Tue
18Wed12:093.16:20-0.16:160.45:268:05New Moon18Wed
19Thu12:193.812:523.17:04-0.27:010.45:268:06New Moon19Thu
20Fri1:023.81:393.17:52-0.17:510.45:258:07Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:503.82:313.18:43-0.18:470.55:248:08Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun2:443.73:263.19:380.09:480.55:238:08Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon3:413.64:233.210:330.010:510.55:238:09First Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:403.45:233.311:280.111:540.55:228:10First Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:443.36:273.412:250.15:218:11First Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:503.27:283.612:580.41:210.15:218:12Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:523.18:223.82:000.32:160.15:208:13Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat8:473.19:123.92:590.23:100.25:198:14Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun9:383.110:004.03:550.04:020.25:198:14Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:283.110:464.04:48-0.14:530.25:188:15Full Moon30Mon
31Tue11:163.111:324.05:36-0.15:400.35:188:16Full Moon31Tue
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 4:17 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 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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