41.3483’ N, 72.3850’ W

Essex, CT

59°
H 60°
L 46°
NNE
14mph
Low tide
2:19 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, October 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : in 47m at 2:19 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 8:26 pm (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 5:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:08 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (78% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Sep 1921

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:363.810:024.13:52-0.24:09-0.16:157:23New Moon1Thu
2Fri10:284.010:524.04:40-0.35:03-0.26:167:22New Moon2Fri
3Sat11:194.111:433.85:28-0.35:55-0.26:177:20New Moon3Sat
4Sun12:114.16:16-0.26:49-0.16:187:18Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:353.61:054.17:060.07:460.16:197:17Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue1:303.42:013.98:000.28:450.26:207:15Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed2:273.22:573.88:560.59:440.46:217:13First Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:243.03:553.69:550.710:430.66:227:12First Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:252.84:573.410:550.811:430.76:237:10First Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:292.86:003.311:550.96:247:08First Quarter10Sat
11Sun6:312.86:563.312:390.712:530.96:257:06Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:232.97:453.31:300.71:450.96:267:05Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue8:093.18:293.32:170.72:330.86:277:03Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed8:523.29:103.42:590.63:170.76:287:01Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu9:333.49:503.43:370.63:580.66:297:00Full Moon15Thu
16Fri10:143.510:293.44:120.54:360.56:306:58Full Moon16Fri
17Sat10:533.611:073.34:470.55:130.46:316:56Full Moon17Sat
18Sun11:313.611:453.35:210.45:520.46:326:54Full Moon18Sun
19Mon12:083.65:560.56:340.46:336:53Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:243.212:463.66:340.67:200.46:346:51Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed1:053.11:273.67:170.78:100.56:356:49Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu1:503.02:113.58:060.79:030.56:366:48Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri2:392.93:013.59:000.89:590.56:376:46Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:322.93:593.59:580.810:560.56:386:44Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:342.95:063.511:000.811:540.45:395:42Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon5:413.06:123.612:030.65:405:41Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:433.27:103.712:510.31:050.55:415:39Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:373.58:033.81:450.12:040.35:425:37Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu8:283.88:533.82:370.03:020.15:435:36Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri9:184.09:433.83:28-0.13:56-0.15:445:34New Moon30Fri
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 78% 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 Waxing Gibbous (78% 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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