41.3483’ N, 72.3850’ W

Essex, CT

61°
H 70°
L 47°
S
9mph
Low tide
9:43 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : in 1h 36m at 9:43 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 3:52 pm (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 6:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:02 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Feb 1836

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:153.010:302.43:580.24:42-0.27:055:09Full Moon1Mon
2Tue10:533.111:102.54:370.05:18-0.37:045:10Full Moon2Tue
3Wed11:303.111:502.65:150.05:55-0.37:035:11Full Moon3Wed
4Thu12:053.15:56-0.16:34-0.37:025:12Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:302.712:423.06:40-0.17:15-0.37:015:14Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat1:122.71:212.87:300.07:59-0.27:005:15Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun1:562.82:052.78:250.08:45-0.26:595:16Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon2:432.92:532.59:230.09:34-0.16:585:17Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:333.03:492.310:240.010:280.06:575:19Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:323.14:562.211:270.011:270.16:555:20Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu5:403.16:092.212:30-0.16:545:21Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri6:463.27:132.212:300.01:31-0.26:535:22Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat7:453.38:092.41:32-0.12:29-0.36:525:24Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun8:403.49:022.62:32-0.23:24-0.46:505:25Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon9:323.59:542.73:30-0.44:15-0.56:495:26New Moon15Mon
16Tue10:223.510:432.94:23-0.55:01-0.66:485:27New Moon16Tue
17Wed11:093.411:323.05:13-0.55:46-0.56:465:28New Moon17Wed
18Thu11:553.26:01-0.46:29-0.46:455:30Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:203.012:413.06:51-0.37:13-0.26:445:31Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat1:093.01:292.87:44-0.17:590.06:425:32Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun1:593.02:192.58:380.08:450.26:415:33Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon2:492.93:102.39:330.19:330.46:395:35First Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:412.84:052.110:290.310:240.66:385:36First Quarter23Tue
24Wed4:392.75:062.011:260.311:200.76:365:37First Quarter24Wed
25Thu5:422.66:092.012:220.46:355:38First Quarter25Thu
26Fri6:442.67:052.112:180.71:150.36:335:39Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat7:372.77:542.21:120.62:030.36:325:40Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun8:242.88:382.42:020.52:480.26:305:42Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon9:072.99:212.52:480.33:300.16:295:43Waxing Gibbous29Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8462925)

Common Questions About Essex, CT Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Essex, CT?

Essex, CT is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 31% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (31% illuminated). This places Essex, CT in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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