Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : in 1h 57m at 6:11 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:55 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Feb 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:293.18:452.52:060.02:59-0.37:015:05Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:123.39:292.72:57-0.23:46-0.57:005:06Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:553.410:142.93:48-0.44:31-0.76:595:07Full Moon3Mon
4Tue10:403.511:013.14:37-0.65:16-0.86:585:09Full Moon4Tue
5Wed11:253.511:493.25:27-0.76:01-0.86:565:10Full Moon5Wed
6Thu12:133.46:19-0.76:49-0.86:555:11Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:413.31:043.27:14-0.67:41-0.76:545:12Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat1:373.31:593.08:13-0.58:35-0.56:535:14Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:343.32:562.79:15-0.49:32-0.46:525:15Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:343.23:562.510:17-0.210:32-0.26:515:16Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:383.15:032.311:21-0.111:35-0.16:495:17Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:463.06:122.312:24-0.16:485:19Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:513.07:142.312:370.01:24-0.16:475:20Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:463.08:062.41:370.02:20-0.16:465:21Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:353.08:542.52:33-0.13:11-0.26:445:22Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:193.09:382.73:24-0.13:56-0.26:435:24New Moon16Sun
17Mon10:013.010:202.84:10-0.24:37-0.26:425:25New Moon17Mon
18Tue10:413.011:012.84:51-0.25:13-0.26:405:26New Moon18Tue
19Wed11:213.011:422.95:30-0.25:48-0.16:395:27New Moon19Wed
20Thu12:012.96:08-0.16:23-0.16:375:28New Moon20Thu
21Fri12:242.912:432.86:480.07:000.16:365:30Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:082.91:272.67:310.17:390.26:345:31Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:542.82:132.58:180.18:220.36:335:32Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon2:392.72:592.49:070.29:070.46:315:33Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue3:272.73:482.29:590.39:560.56:305:34First Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:192.64:432.210:530.310:500.56:285:36First Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:192.65:432.211:480.311:480.46:275:37First Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:182.86:392.312:430.26:255:38First Quarter28Fri
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 9:03 am — 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 1% 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 New Moon (1% 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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