Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, CT.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 54m at 2:40 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:31 am (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:38 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (73% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - May 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:582.87:232.912:580.91:240.65:467:46First Quarter1Mon
2Tue7:542.88:143.01:530.82:120.65:457:47Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed8:422.88:593.22:430.72:550.65:437:48Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu9:252.99:413.43:290.63:360.65:427:49Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:072.910:213.54:120.44:150.55:417:50Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat10:482.911:003.64:520.34:530.55:407:51Full Moon6Sat
7Sun11:272.911:373.75:320.25:310.55:397:53Full Moon7Sun
8Mon12:072.96:110.06:090.55:377:54Full Moon8Mon
9Tue12:143.712:462.96:510.06:490.55:367:55Full Moon9Tue
10Wed12:513.71:282.97:350.07:330.55:357:56Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu1:323.72:142.98:240.08:240.65:347:57Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri2:193.63:052.99:160.19:210.75:337:58Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat3:133.53:592.910:110.110:220.75:327:59Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun4:103.44:572.911:060.211:240.65:318:00Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon5:133.46:013.112:030.25:308:01Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue6:193.37:043.312:280.512:590.25:298:02Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed7:243.38:023.51:310.41:540.15:288:03Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu8:213.28:533.82:310.22:480.15:278:04Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri9:143.29:424.03:300.03:400.15:268:05Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:043.210:294.14:25-0.24:310.15:258:06New Moon20Sat
21Sun10:543.211:174.15:17-0.35:200.15:258:06New Moon21Sun
22Mon11:443.26:05-0.36:070.25:248:07New Moon22Mon
23Tue12:034.112:323.16:52-0.36:530.45:238:08New Moon23Tue
24Wed12:513.91:223.17:40-0.17:410.65:228:09Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu1:403.82:143.08:290.08:330.75:228:10Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri2:323.53:073.09:190.29:280.95:218:11Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat3:263.34:003.010:100.410:241.05:208:12Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun4:193.14:533.011:000.511:201.05:208:13First Quarter28Sun
29Mon5:143.05:493.011:490.65:198:13First Quarter29Mon
30Tue6:122.86:453.112:161.012:370.75:198:14First Quarter30Tue
31Wed7:092.87:373.21:110.91:230.75:188:15First Quarter31Wed
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 5:35 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 73% 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 (73% 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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