Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:41 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 26m at 8:54 pm (4.0 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 - Aug 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:132.95:593.611:470.55:448:06Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun6:182.87:003.812:470.412:430.55:458:05Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon7:242.87:593.91:470.31:410.55:468:04Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:232.98:544.12:450.12:410.45:478:03Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed9:183.09:474.13:420.03:400.35:488:02Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:123.210:404.24:36-0.14:380.25:498:00New Moon6Thu
7Fri11:053.311:324.15:27-0.25:330.15:507:59New Moon7Fri
8Sat11:573.56:16-0.26:250.15:517:58New Moon8Sat
9Sun12:224.012:483.57:03-0.27:170.25:527:57Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:123.81:403.67:500.08:110.35:537:55Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue2:033.62:333.68:390.29:080.45:547:54Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed2:553.33:263.69:280.410:050.65:557:53Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu3:473.04:183.510:180.611:030.75:567:51First Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:412.85:123.411:080.85:577:50First Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:392.66:093.412:010.712:001.05:587:48First Quarter15Sat
16Sun6:422.57:083.412:580.812:541.15:597:47First Quarter16Sun
17Mon7:412.58:023.41:520.81:481.16:007:46Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue8:332.68:513.42:420.72:381.16:017:44Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed9:202.89:373.53:280.73:261.06:027:43Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:042.910:203.54:110.64:120.96:037:41Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:463.011:013.64:510.54:540.76:047:40Full Moon21Fri
22Sat11:273.111:403.65:290.45:350.66:057:38Full Moon22Sat
23Sun12:073.36:050.36:160.56:067:37Full Moon23Sun
24Mon12:173.612:463.46:420.26:580.46:077:35Full Moon24Mon
25Tue12:553.61:263.57:210.27:440.46:087:34Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed1:343.52:083.58:020.38:350.46:097:32Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu2:173.32:523.68:470.39:310.46:117:30Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri3:043.23:403.79:350.410:280.46:127:29Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:573.04:333.710:280.511:270.46:137:27Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:542.95:343.711:250.66:147:26Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon6:012.86:413.712:290.412:260.66:157:24Third Quarter31Mon
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 12:17 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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