Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : 11:58 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 18m at 5:03 pm (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:43 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Jan 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:282.85:372.411:590.27:154:30First Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:223.16:372.412:010.112:580.07:154:31Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:133.47:322.412:530.01:55-0.27:154:32Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:023.68:242.51:46-0.12:51-0.57:154:33Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun8:533.89:162.62:42-0.23:45-0.67:154:33Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:453.910:082.73:37-0.34:37-0.87:154:34Full Moon6Mon
7Tue10:383.911:012.84:32-0.55:27-0.87:154:35Full Moon7Tue
8Wed11:313.811:552.85:25-0.56:17-0.77:154:36Full Moon8Wed
9Thu12:253.66:19-0.47:08-0.67:154:37Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:522.81:203.47:17-0.38:02-0.57:154:38Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat1:512.82:153.18:19-0.18:56-0.37:144:39Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun2:492.83:112.89:220.09:49-0.27:144:41Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:472.84:072.410:250.210:430.07:144:42Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:472.85:092.211:290.211:370.27:134:43Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:482.96:122.112:310.27:134:44Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:442.97:092.012:300.31:280.27:134:45Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:343.07:582.01:210.32:190.17:124:46Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:193.08:432.12:100.43:050.17:124:47Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:033.09:262.22:570.33:460.07:114:48Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:463.110:082.33:400.34:24-0.17:114:50New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:273.110:492.44:190.24:59-0.17:104:51New Moon21Tue
22Wed11:073.111:302.44:560.15:35-0.27:094:52New Moon22Wed
23Thu11:453.15:340.16:11-0.27:094:53New Moon23Thu
24Fri12:112.512:223.06:130.16:49-0.27:084:54Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:532.51:002.96:560.17:30-0.27:074:56Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:352.51:392.87:450.28:13-0.17:064:57Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon2:182.62:192.78:380.28:57-0.17:064:58Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue3:012.73:042.59:340.29:440.07:054:59First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:482.83:572.310:330.110:340.17:045:01First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:442.95:022.211:350.011:300.17:035:02First Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:483.06:112.212:36-0.17:025:03First Quarter31Fri
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 8:30 pm — 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 (46% 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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