Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, CT.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 31m at 3:41 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:17 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Feb 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:022.81:263.07:32-0.18:03-0.27:015:04Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:542.82:172.78:270.08:52-0.17:005:05Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon2:472.83:082.49:230.29:400.16:595:07Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:392.74:012.210:210.310:300.36:585:08Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:352.75:002.011:190.311:210.46:575:09Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:342.76:032.012:150.36:565:11Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:322.77:002.012:140.51:080.36:555:12Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat7:242.87:492.11:050.51:570.26:545:13Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun8:122.98:352.21:540.42:430.16:525:14Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon8:563.09:182.32:400.33:260.06:515:16Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue9:383.19:592.53:240.14:06-0.16:505:17New Moon11Tue
12Wed10:183.210:392.64:060.04:44-0.36:495:18New Moon12Wed
13Thu10:563.211:182.74:48-0.25:22-0.46:475:19New Moon13Thu
14Fri11:343.211:572.85:29-0.26:01-0.46:465:21New Moon14Fri
15Sat12:123.26:14-0.36:43-0.46:455:22Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:392.912:533.17:03-0.37:27-0.46:435:23Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon1:253.01:392.97:57-0.28:15-0.36:425:24Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue2:143.02:292.78:55-0.29:06-0.26:415:25Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:073.13:242.59:55-0.110:01-0.16:395:27First Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:053.14:262.410:57-0.111:000.06:385:28First Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:133.15:372.312:00-0.16:375:29First Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:223.16:442.312:040.01:02-0.26:355:30Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:233.27:432.51:070.02:01-0.36:345:32Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon8:193.38:362.62:07-0.12:56-0.46:325:33Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:103.39:272.83:05-0.23:48-0.46:315:34Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed9:593.410:152.93:59-0.34:35-0.56:295:35Full Moon26Wed
27Thu10:443.311:013.04:48-0.45:19-0.56:285:36Full Moon27Thu
28Fri11:283.211:473.15:34-0.46:01-0.46:265:37Full Moon28Fri
29Sat12:123.06:19-0.36:43-0.26:255:39Waning Gibbous29Sat
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 6:29 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 13% 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 (13% 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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