Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : 8:10 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 21m at 1:36 pm (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Oct 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:103.911:263.45:050.35:410.16:456:33Full Moon1Sat
2Sun11:484.05:450.26:270.06:466:31Full Moon2Sun
3Mon12:073.412:294.16:260.27:140.06:476:29Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:513.31:154.17:110.28:060.06:486:28Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed1:403.22:074.18:020.39:020.16:496:26Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu2:363.13:063.98:590.510:010.26:506:24Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri3:353.04:093.810:030.611:010.36:526:23Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:393.05:153.611:080.66:536:21Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:473.06:253.512:020.312:160.66:546:19Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:573.17:303.41:020.31:220.66:556:18Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:593.38:263.41:580.32:240.56:566:16Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:513.59:153.32:510.33:220.46:576:14Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu9:383.710:013.33:410.24:160.36:586:13Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:223.810:453.24:280.25:050.26:596:11New Moon14Fri
15Sat11:053.911:283.15:120.35:500.27:006:10New Moon15Sat
16Sun11:463.95:530.46:320.27:016:08New Moon16Sun
17Mon12:113.112:283.86:320.57:130.37:026:07New Moon17Mon
18Tue12:553.01:113.77:110.77:560.47:046:05Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed1:422.91:583.67:530.98:420.57:056:04Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu2:322.82:483.48:391.09:300.67:066:02Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri3:242.83:413.39:311.110:200.77:076:01Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat4:182.74:353.110:251.111:100.87:085:59First Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:132.75:303.111:201.17:095:58First Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:122.86:283.012:000.812:161.17:105:56First Quarter24Mon
25Tue7:082.97:223.012:490.71:111.07:125:55First Quarter25Tue
26Wed7:563.18:093.11:350.72:030.87:135:53Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu8:383.38:523.12:190.62:530.67:145:52Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:183.69:333.23:010.43:420.37:155:51Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat9:563.810:143.23:450.34:310.17:165:49Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:364.19:573.23:290.24:19-0.16:184:48Full Moon30Sun
31Mon10:194.210:423.24:150.15:06-0.36:194:47Full Moon31Mon
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 4:53 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 11% 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 (11% 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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