Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : in 3h 04m at 10:56 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:283.811:423.35:200.35:570.35:455:33Full Moon1Wed
2Thu12:043.85:560.46:430.35:465:31Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:223.112:433.86:370.57:330.35:475:29Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:083.01:283.87:230.68:280.35:485:28Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun1:592.92:213.78:170.79:260.45:495:26Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:562.83:213.79:180.810:260.45:505:24Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:582.84:303.610:230.811:270.45:515:23Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:082.85:433.611:300.85:535:21Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:183.06:493.612:260.312:360.65:545:19Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:173.27:443.61:230.31:390.55:555:18Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:093.58:343.62:160.22:370.35:565:16Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun8:583.79:223.63:060.13:330.25:575:15New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:453.910:083.53:530.04:240.05:585:13New Moon13Mon
14Tue10:304.010:543.34:370.15:130.05:595:11New Moon14Tue
15Wed11:144.111:403.25:200.25:590.06:005:10New Moon15Wed
16Thu11:594.06:020.46:470.26:015:08Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:283.012:463.86:450.67:370.36:025:07Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat1:192.91:363.67:330.98:290.56:045:05Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun2:132.72:293.48:271.09:220.66:055:04Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon3:082.73:263.39:241.210:160.76:065:02First Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:062.64:263.110:221.211:100.86:075:01First Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:082.65:293.111:211.26:084:59First Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:092.76:273.112:020.812:181.16:094:58First Quarter23Thu
24Fri7:012.97:163.112:500.81:091.06:104:56Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:463.17:593.11:330.71:560.86:124:55Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun8:263.38:393.22:130.62:410.66:134:54Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:043.59:183.22:510.53:260.46:144:52Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue9:413.79:563.23:290.44:090.26:154:51Full Moon28Tue
29Wed10:163.910:343.14:070.34:510.16:164:49Full Moon29Wed
30Thu10:524.011:143.14:450.35:350.06:174:48Full Moon30Thu
31Fri11:314.011:573.05:260.36:22-0.16:194:47Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 1:59 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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