Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, CT.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 10m at 3:26 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:17 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:37 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - May 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:013.36:16-0.56:23-0.15:477:46Full Moon1Fri
2Sat12:184.212:503.37:06-0.57:12-0.15:457:47Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun1:094.21:443.27:58-0.58:070.05:447:48Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon2:044.02:423.28:55-0.39:070.25:437:49Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue3:043.83:433.19:53-0.210:100.35:427:50Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:063.64:453.110:520.011:150.45:407:51Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:093.45:503.111:520.15:397:52Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri6:163.26:573.212:210.412:510.25:387:53Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat7:213.17:573.31:250.41:480.35:377:54Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun8:183.08:473.42:260.42:410.35:367:55Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:083.09:323.53:220.33:310.45:357:56Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue9:532.910:143.64:130.24:180.45:337:57Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed10:362.910:553.74:590.15:010.55:327:58New Moon13Wed
14Thu11:192.911:363.75:410.15:400.65:317:59New Moon14Thu
15Fri12:013.06:200.16:170.65:308:00New Moon15Fri
16Sat12:163.612:443.06:580.16:540.75:298:01New Moon16Sat
17Sun12:583.51:302.97:370.27:330.85:298:02Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon1:423.42:172.98:180.38:160.95:288:03Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue2:283.33:062.99:030.39:041.05:278:04Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed3:163.23:552.99:500.49:551.05:268:05Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu4:043.14:442.910:370.510:481.05:258:06First Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:523.05:342.911:250.511:421.05:248:07First Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:452.96:273.012:130.55:238:08First Quarter23Sat
24Sun6:412.97:173.212:380.81:020.55:238:09First Quarter24Sun
25Mon7:353.08:043.51:340.61:500.45:228:10Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue8:243.08:473.72:280.42:390.35:218:10Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:113.19:324.03:220.13:290.25:218:11Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu9:583.210:184.24:15-0.14:190.15:208:12Full Moon28Thu
29Fri10:483.311:074.45:07-0.35:100.05:208:13Full Moon29Fri
30Sat11:393.311:584.45:58-0.56:010.05:198:14Full Moon30Sat
31Sun12:313.46:48-0.56:530.05:188:15Full Moon31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8462925)

Common Questions About Essex, CT Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Essex, CT today?

Slack tide in Essex, CT is approximately 6:21 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

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

Essex, CT is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 maximum.

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 (81% illuminated). This places Essex, CT in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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