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 5h 39m 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 - Jan 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:122.92:353.28:38-0.19:18-0.47:154:30Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri3:142.93:332.99:440.010:13-0.37:154:31Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:163.04:342.610:500.111:08-0.27:154:31Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:203.15:402.311:560.17:154:32Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon6:223.16:442.212:040.012:590.17:154:33Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue7:163.27:392.212:590.11:570.07:154:34Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed8:043.28:272.21:530.12:50-0.17:154:35Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu8:493.29:122.22:440.23:38-0.17:154:36Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri9:323.29:552.33:320.24:20-0.17:154:37New Moon9Fri
10Sat10:143.210:372.44:160.24:58-0.17:154:38New Moon10Sat
11Sun10:553.111:182.44:550.25:34-0.17:144:39New Moon11Sun
12Mon11:363.15:330.26:11-0.17:144:40New Moon12Mon
13Tue12:012.512:183.06:100.26:48-0.17:144:41Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:462.51:002.96:510.37:280.07:144:42Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu1:332.51:422.87:360.48:080.17:134:44Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri2:202.52:242.68:260.48:500.17:134:45Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat3:052.53:062.49:180.49:310.27:124:46First Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:492.63:522.310:130.410:150.37:124:47First Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:372.64:462.111:100.311:020.37:114:48First Quarter19Mon
20Tue5:312.85:492.112:080.27:114:49First Quarter20Tue
21Wed6:252.96:472.11:050.07:104:51Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu7:173.27:402.212:490.22:00-0.27:094:52Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri8:073.48:292.31:450.12:54-0.47:094:53Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat8:583.69:192.52:42-0.13:46-0.67:084:54Full Moon24Sat
25Sun9:493.710:102.73:38-0.44:36-0.77:074:55Full Moon25Sun
26Mon10:413.811:022.84:33-0.55:24-0.87:074:57Full Moon26Mon
27Tue11:313.711:552.95:26-0.66:12-0.87:064:58Full Moon27Tue
28Wed12:233.56:20-0.67:02-0.77:054:59Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:513.01:163.37:18-0.57:54-0.67:045:00Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri1:483.12:113.08:20-0.38:47-0.47:035:02Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat2:463.13:072.69:23-0.29:41-0.37:025:03Third Quarter31Sat
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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