Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : in 3h 15m at 1:35 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:102.72:253.18:310.19:12-0.37:154:30Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:072.83:192.99:350.110:05-0.37:154:31Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:063.04:192.610:400.110:59-0.27:154:32Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:083.15:252.411:450.011:54-0.27:154:33Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:113.36:312.312:49-0.17:154:34Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:073.47:292.312:50-0.11:48-0.27:154:34Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:593.58:222.31:47-0.12:45-0.37:154:35Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:493.59:132.42:42-0.13:38-0.37:154:36Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:373.510:002.43:36-0.14:26-0.47:154:37New Moon9Mon
10Tue10:233.410:472.54:25-0.15:10-0.47:154:39New Moon10Tue
11Wed11:083.311:322.55:11-0.15:52-0.37:144:40New Moon11Wed
12Thu11:533.25:540.06:34-0.27:144:41Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:182.512:383.06:390.17:16-0.17:144:42Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:072.51:242.97:260.27:590.07:134:43Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:572.52:112.78:170.38:420.17:134:44Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:472.62:582.59:100.49:240.37:124:45Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue3:372.63:482.210:040.510:060.47:124:46First Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:292.64:432.110:590.510:510.57:124:47First Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:252.65:432.011:550.411:390.57:114:49First Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:202.76:411.912:490.37:104:50First Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:102.87:312.012:290.51:390.27:104:51Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:563.08:172.11:200.42:280.07:094:52Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon8:403.19:002.22:110.33:16-0.27:084:53Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:233.39:422.43:020.14:02-0.37:084:55Full Moon24Tue
25Wed10:073.410:262.53:51-0.14:46-0.57:074:56Full Moon25Wed
26Thu10:513.511:112.74:39-0.35:30-0.67:064:57Full Moon26Thu
27Fri11:353.511:592.85:28-0.46:14-0.67:054:58Full Moon27Fri
28Sat12:213.46:19-0.47:01-0.67:045:00Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:502.91:113.27:15-0.47:50-0.67:045:01Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon1:453.12:033.08:15-0.38:42-0.57:035:02Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue2:413.12:582.79:18-0.29:35-0.37:025:03Third Quarter31Tue
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 4:45 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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