Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:44 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 09m at 7:56 pm (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Sep 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:223.412:483.46:460.57:070.66:157:23Full Moon1Thu
2Fri1:013.31:293.47:180.57:470.76:167:21Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat1:413.22:103.47:520.68:310.76:177:20Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun2:233.02:503.48:280.89:190.76:187:18Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon3:072.93:313.49:090.910:100.76:197:16Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue3:522.74:123.39:531.011:030.76:207:15Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed4:412.65:003.310:431.111:580.76:217:13Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu5:382.66:013.411:401.16:227:11Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri6:422.67:083.512:560.712:421.06:237:10Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat7:422.78:063.61:520.51:440.96:247:08Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun8:342.98:583.82:460.42:430.66:257:06Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon9:233.29:484.03:380.23:410.46:267:05Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue10:113.510:374.04:280.04:380.16:277:03New Moon13Tue
14Wed11:013.811:254.05:15-0.15:32-0.16:287:01New Moon14Wed
15Thu11:514.06:01-0.26:25-0.26:296:59New Moon15Thu
16Fri12:143.912:414.26:46-0.27:19-0.16:306:58Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat1:053.61:334.27:330.08:150.06:316:56Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun1:583.42:284.28:240.29:150.16:326:54Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon2:563.13:254.09:190.410:150.36:336:53Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue3:552.94:243.810:190.611:170.46:346:51First Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:572.85:273.611:210.86:356:49First Quarter21Wed
22Thu6:042.76:353.412:190.512:270.96:366:47First Quarter22Thu
23Fri7:142.77:403.41:190.61:310.96:376:46Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat8:122.88:343.32:160.72:290.96:386:44Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun8:593.09:193.33:060.73:220.86:396:42Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon9:413.110:003.33:510.64:090.76:406:41Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue10:213.310:383.34:300.64:510.66:416:39Full Moon27Tue
28Wed11:013.411:163.35:050.65:290.66:426:37Full Moon28Wed
29Thu11:393.611:543.25:370.56:050.56:436:35Full Moon29Thu
30Fri12:163.66:080.56:420.56:446:34Full Moon30Fri
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 11:20 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (22% illuminated). This places Essex, CT in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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