Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : 3:39 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 40m at 9:17 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (6% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Sep 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:593.010:153.74:010.44:060.66:157:24Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:403.210:563.84:450.24:540.46:167:22Full Moon2Mon
3Tue11:223.411:373.95:280.15:410.26:177:20Full Moon3Tue
4Wed12:043.66:100.06:290.16:187:19Full Moon4Wed
5Thu12:203.812:493.86:52-0.17:190.06:197:17Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri1:063.71:373.97:370.08:130.16:207:15Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:553.62:304.08:270.19:120.16:217:14Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun2:503.43:264.09:200.210:120.26:227:12Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon3:473.24:253.910:170.411:140.36:237:10Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:483.05:283.811:180.56:247:08Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:552.96:373.712:160.312:220.66:257:07Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu7:042.97:423.71:180.31:260.66:267:05Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri8:073.08:393.72:170.32:280.66:277:03Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:003.19:303.63:120.33:260.56:287:02Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:493.310:153.64:040.34:200.56:297:00Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:343.410:583.64:510.25:090.46:306:58New Moon16Mon
17Tue11:173.511:403.55:330.25:520.46:316:57New Moon17Tue
18Wed11:593.66:120.36:340.46:326:55New Moon18Wed
19Thu12:203.412:413.66:480.47:140.56:336:53New Moon19Thu
20Fri1:023.31:233.67:250.67:570.56:346:51Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:473.12:083.68:030.78:420.66:356:50Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun2:343.02:543.58:440.99:310.76:366:48Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon3:242.83:433.49:291.010:210.86:376:46Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:162.74:333.310:181.211:120.86:386:44First Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:102.65:283.211:101.26:396:43First Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:102.66:283.212:050.812:061.26:406:41First Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:092.77:253.312:590.81:021.16:416:39First Quarter27Fri
28Sat8:012.88:153.41:500.71:571.06:426:38Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:453.09:003.62:380.62:490.76:436:36Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:273.39:423.73:250.43:400.56:446:34Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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 12:28 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 6% 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 Waning Crescent (6% 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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