Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : 11:00 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 05m at 4:09 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:44 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Aug 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:452.95:283.811:170.35:448:07First Quarter1Mon
2Tue5:492.76:313.812:150.412:150.55:458:06First Quarter2Tue
3Wed6:592.67:343.81:180.41:160.65:468:04Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu8:032.68:313.82:190.42:170.65:478:03Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri8:592.79:243.83:160.33:160.65:488:02Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat9:502.810:133.74:100.34:120.65:498:01Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:382.910:593.74:590.35:040.55:508:00Full Moon7Sun
8Mon11:243.111:423.65:430.25:500.55:517:58Full Moon8Mon
9Tue12:073.26:230.36:320.55:527:57Full Moon9Tue
10Wed12:243.612:513.27:000.37:140.65:537:56Full Moon10Wed
11Thu1:053.41:353.37:370.47:580.75:547:54Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri1:483.32:213.38:140.58:450.85:557:53Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat2:333.13:063.48:520.79:340.85:567:52Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun3:202.93:523.39:310.810:250.85:577:50Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon4:082.74:383.310:111.011:170.95:587:49Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue4:592.65:293.310:551.15:597:48Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed5:572.56:263.212:100.911:45 AM1.26:007:46Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu6:592.47:243.31:050.812:421.26:017:45Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri7:542.58:163.41:580.71:391.16:027:43Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat8:432.69:043.62:490.62:350.96:037:42Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun9:272.89:493.83:390.53:290.76:047:40Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon10:113.010:333.94:260.34:220.56:057:39New Moon22Mon
23Tue10:563.311:174.05:120.15:140.36:067:37New Moon23Tue
24Wed11:423.55:55-0.16:050.16:077:36New Moon24Wed
25Thu12:023.912:293.76:38-0.16:560.06:087:34New Moon25Thu
26Fri12:483.81:193.97:22-0.17:510.06:097:33Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat1:383.62:124.08:090.08:500.16:107:31Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun2:313.33:074.19:010.19:510.26:117:29Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon3:283.14:044.09:560.310:530.36:127:28First Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:282.95:043.910:550.511:570.46:137:26First Quarter30Tue
31Wed5:342.76:113.711:580.76:147:25First 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 7:34 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 First Quarter (36% 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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