41.3483’ N, 72.3850’ W

Essex, CT

60°
H 70°
L 47°
S
8mph
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 3h 27m 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 - Apr 1836

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:293.210:443.64:32-0.24:48-0.15:366:18Full Moon1Fri
2Sat11:083.111:243.75:17-0.35:27-0.15:346:19Full Moon2Sat
3Sun11:503.16:04-0.46:09-0.15:326:20Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:073.812:362.96:54-0.46:560.05:316:21Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:553.81:292.87:49-0.37:500.25:296:22Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed1:503.72:262.78:48-0.18:510.35:276:24Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu2:513.53:272.69:480.09:560.45:266:25Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:573.34:342.610:500.111:040.45:246:26Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat5:103.25:482.611:530.25:226:27Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun6:223.26:542.812:120.412:540.25:216:28Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:233.17:493.01:160.31:490.25:196:29Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue8:143.18:383.22:160.22:410.15:176:30Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:013.19:223.43:110.13:280.15:166:31Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu9:443.110:043.54:010.04:110.15:146:32New Moon14Thu
15Fri10:263.010:453.64:46-0.14:500.25:136:33New Moon15Fri
16Sat11:082.911:243.65:28-0.15:270.45:116:34New Moon16Sat
17Sun11:512.86:090.06:040.55:106:35New Moon17Sun
18Mon12:053.512:362.86:510.16:420.75:086:36Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:493.41:242.77:350.27:240.95:076:37Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed1:363.22:142.68:220.38:131.05:056:38Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu2:273.13:052.69:110.59:071.15:046:40Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri3:212.93:592.510:010.610:021.15:026:41First Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:192.84:562.510:530.611:001.15:016:42First Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:212.85:542.611:450.611:560.94:596:43First Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:192.86:462.812:340.64:586:44First Quarter25Mon
26Tue7:082.97:313.012:500.81:200.54:566:45Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed7:523.08:113.31:410.62:040.44:556:46Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu8:333.18:503.62:320.32:470.34:546:47Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri9:143.19:303.83:210.13:300.24:526:48Full Moon29Fri
30Sat9:573.110:114.14:10-0.24:130.14:516:49Full Moon30Sat
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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