41.3483’ N, 72.3850’ W

Essex, CT

77°
H 81°
L 53°
NNW
9mph
Low tide
11:16 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : in 47m at 11:16 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1887

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:172.73:382.39:510.39:490.56:245:40First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:062.74:312.210:450.310:420.56:225:41First Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:042.75:322.211:420.211:400.46:205:42First Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:062.86:312.312:380.16:195:43First Quarter4Fri
5Sat7:023.07:232.512:380.31:320.06:175:44Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:523.28:112.71:350.12:25-0.26:165:45Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:403.48:593.02:31-0.23:16-0.46:145:46Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:293.69:483.33:26-0.44:05-0.66:125:48Full Moon8Tue
9Wed10:173.610:373.54:19-0.74:52-0.76:115:49Full Moon9Wed
10Thu11:053.611:273.65:11-0.85:38-0.76:095:50Full Moon10Thu
11Fri11:553.56:03-0.86:27-0.76:075:51Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:193.712:473.36:57-0.77:18-0.56:065:52Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:143.61:433.07:55-0.58:13-0.36:045:53Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon2:113.52:402.88:55-0.39:11-0.16:035:54Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:103.33:402.69:56-0.210:120.16:015:55Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:123.24:442.510:580.011:150.35:595:56Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:193.05:522.412:000.15:575:58Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri6:262.96:542.512:190.312:590.25:565:59Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:232.97:462.61:190.31:540.25:546:00Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:122.98:312.72:140.32:430.25:526:01Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:552.99:132.93:030.23:260.25:516:02Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:363.09:533.03:470.14:050.25:496:03New Moon22Tue
23Wed10:163.010:333.14:260.14:400.15:476:04New Moon23Wed
24Thu10:553.011:133.25:020.05:130.25:466:05New Moon24Thu
25Fri11:332.911:523.25:380.05:460.25:446:06New Moon25Fri
26Sat12:132.96:160.06:200.35:426:07New Moon26Sat
27Sun12:313.112:552.86:560.16:570.45:416:08Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:113.11:382.77:410.17:400.55:396:10Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:513.02:222.68:290.28:270.65:376:11Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed2:333.03:082.59:210.29:190.65:356:12First Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:202.93:582.510:140.310:150.65:346:13First Quarter31Thu
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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