Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : in 3h 25m at 9:06 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:48 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Apr 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:132.76:150.06:120.45:326:14Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:203.312:542.66:570.16:510.55:306:15Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:573.21:362.57:440.17:370.65:296:16Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:393.22:212.48:350.28:300.75:276:17Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun2:283.13:112.49:290.39:290.75:256:18Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:243.14:072.410:250.310:300.75:246:19Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:303.15:142.511:230.311:350.55:226:20Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:413.16:182.712:200.25:216:21Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:433.27:143.112:380.31:130.15:196:22Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:373.38:043.41:380.12:050.05:176:23Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:273.38:523.72:36-0.22:55-0.25:166:25Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:173.39:404.03:32-0.43:43-0.25:146:26New Moon12Sun
13Mon10:073.310:284.14:25-0.64:31-0.25:126:27New Moon13Mon
14Tue10:563.211:174.15:16-0.65:18-0.25:116:28New Moon14Tue
15Wed11:463.16:05-0.66:060.05:096:29Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:074.012:383.06:57-0.46:570.25:086:30Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri1:013.81:332.97:51-0.27:540.45:066:31Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat1:583.52:292.88:470.18:550.65:056:32Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun2:563.23:252.79:430.39:580.75:036:33First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:573.04:252.710:400.511:010.85:026:34First Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:012.85:272.711:360.65:006:35First Quarter21Tue
22Wed6:052.76:262.812:030.812:280.64:596:36First Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:592.77:163.01:000.71:150.74:576:37Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:462.78:003.21:510.71:570.74:566:39Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat8:282.78:413.42:370.52:370.64:546:40Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:092.710:213.54:200.44:150.65:537:41Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:502.710:593.64:590.34:520.65:527:42Full Moon27Mon
28Tue11:302.811:363.65:360.25:290.65:507:43Full Moon28Tue
29Wed12:092.86:140.16:060.65:497:44Full Moon29Wed
30Thu12:133.612:492.76:530.16:450.65:487:45Full Moon30Thu
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 11:57 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 maximum.

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 (18% illuminated). This places Essex, CT in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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