Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : 7:17 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5m at 12:46 pm (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Oct 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:512.96:213.312:030.612:210.86:466:32First Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:562.97:233.21:010.61:220.96:476:30First Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:533.08:153.21:550.72:180.86:486:28Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:413.29:003.22:430.73:090.86:496:27Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat9:243.39:423.23:260.73:550.76:506:25Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun10:053.510:223.24:060.64:370.66:516:23Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:453.611:023.24:430.65:150.56:526:22Full Moon7Mon
8Tue11:243.711:413.25:170.65:520.46:536:20Full Moon8Tue
9Wed12:023.75:510.66:300.36:546:18Full Moon9Wed
10Thu12:203.112:393.76:260.67:090.36:556:17Full Moon10Thu
11Fri1:003.11:163.67:020.77:510.46:566:15Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:413.01:553.67:430.78:380.46:576:14Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun2:262.92:383.58:290.89:300.56:596:12Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon3:132.83:263.49:230.910:230.57:006:10Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:052.84:193.410:210.911:180.57:016:09Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:012.95:213.411:220.87:026:07Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:043.06:273.412:130.412:250.77:036:06Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:063.27:303.41:090.31:280.67:046:04Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:023.58:243.52:020.22:280.37:056:03Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:533.89:153.52:540.13:260.17:066:01Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon9:424.110:053.53:45-0.14:22-0.17:086:00New Moon21Mon
22Tue10:314.310:553.54:35-0.15:15-0.37:095:58New Moon22Tue
23Wed11:204.411:453.45:24-0.26:06-0.47:105:57New Moon23Wed
24Thu12:094.46:12-0.16:56-0.37:115:56New Moon24Thu
25Fri12:363.312:594.27:010.17:47-0.27:125:54Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat1:283.21:524.07:530.38:410.07:135:53Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:243.11:483.87:490.58:370.26:154:51Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon2:223.02:453.58:490.79:330.46:164:50First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:202.93:423.39:490.810:280.56:174:49First Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:192.94:423.110:510.911:230.66:184:47First Quarter30Wed
31Thu5:212.95:423.011:510.96:194:46First Quarter31Thu
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 4:01 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 5% 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 (5% 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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