41.3483’ N, 72.3850’ W

Essex, CT

81°
H 81°
L 55°
NNW
8mph
High tide
5:26 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:13 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 01m at 5:26 pm (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 6:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:33 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Sep 1886

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:203.812:504.16:53-0.27:280.05:156:22Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:153.61:474.07:470.08:280.15:166:21Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri2:123.32:443.98:430.29:280.35:176:19First Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:103.13:423.79:410.510:290.45:186:17First Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:112.94:443.610:410.611:310.55:196:16First Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:162.85:483.511:420.85:206:14First Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:212.86:483.412:300.612:420.85:216:12Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:172.97:393.41:250.61:380.85:226:11Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu8:043.08:243.42:140.62:290.85:236:09Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:473.19:063.42:590.63:150.75:246:07Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:293.39:473.43:400.53:570.65:256:06Full Moon11Sat
12Sun10:103.410:263.44:160.54:350.65:266:04Full Moon12Sun
13Mon10:503.511:053.44:500.55:120.55:276:02Full Moon13Mon
14Tue11:303.511:443.35:230.55:490.55:286:01Full Moon14Tue
15Wed12:093.55:570.56:290.55:295:59Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:243.212:493.56:330.67:130.55:305:57Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:053.11:293.57:130.78:010.65:315:55Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:483.02:103.57:580.88:520.65:325:54Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun2:342.92:543.48:480.99:450.65:335:52Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:222.83:443.49:410.910:410.65:355:50Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:192.84:463.510:390.911:380.55:365:48Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:232.95:533.511:410.85:375:47Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:263.06:533.712:350.412:420.65:385:45Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri7:213.37:463.81:290.21:420.45:395:43Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat8:123.68:373.92:220.02:400.25:405:42Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:023.99:273.93:14-0.13:36-0.15:415:40New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:524.110:173.94:03-0.24:29-0.25:425:38New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:424.211:073.84:51-0.25:21-0.35:435:36New Moon28Tue
29Wed11:324.311:583.65:38-0.26:13-0.25:445:35Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:244.26:270.07:07-0.15:455:33Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 minimum.

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 (48% illuminated). This places Essex, CT in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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