Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : 10:03 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 52m at 3:18 pm (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Oct 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:463.911:033.34:420.35:170.25:455:33New Moon1Mon
2Tue11:224.011:423.25:190.36:020.15:465:31New Moon2Tue
3Wed12:024.05:590.46:500.25:475:29Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu12:263.112:474.06:430.57:430.25:485:28Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri1:162.91:403.97:360.68:410.35:495:26Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat2:132.82:403.88:360.79:410.45:505:24First Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:142.83:453.79:410.810:430.55:515:23First Quarter7Sun
8Mon4:222.84:563.610:490.811:440.45:535:21First Quarter8Mon
9Tue5:362.96:073.511:570.75:545:19First Quarter9Tue
10Wed6:443.17:073.512:430.41:020.65:555:18Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu7:393.37:583.51:370.32:020.45:565:16Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri8:283.68:463.42:280.22:590.35:575:14Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat9:143.89:313.33:160.23:520.25:585:13Full Moon13Sat
14Sun9:583.910:163.24:000.24:400.15:595:11Full Moon14Sun
15Mon10:404.011:003.14:420.35:250.16:005:10Full Moon15Mon
16Tue11:213.911:453.05:210.56:090.16:015:08Full Moon16Tue
17Wed12:043.86:010.66:540.36:025:07Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu12:322.912:513.76:420.87:410.46:045:05Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri1:222.81:423.57:291.08:320.66:055:04Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat2:152.72:363.38:221.29:240.76:065:02Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun3:102.63:333.19:191.210:160.86:075:01Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon4:072.64:333.010:171.211:090.86:084:59Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue5:072.75:343.011:151.211:590.86:094:58Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed6:062.86:293.012:111.16:104:56Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu6:573.07:163.012:440.71:031.06:124:55Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri7:403.27:573.11:260.61:510.86:134:53Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat8:193.58:363.12:060.52:380.56:144:52Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun8:563.79:153.12:460.43:250.36:154:51Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon9:333.99:543.13:260.34:100.16:164:49New Moon29Mon
30Tue10:114.110:353.14:070.34:55-0.16:174:48New Moon30Tue
31Wed10:514.211:183.04:490.25:42-0.16:194:47New Moon31Wed
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 6:40 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 27% 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 Crescent (27% 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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