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 6h 12m 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 - Apr 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:513.34:262.510:420.110:560.55:336:13Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:013.05:372.511:450.35:316:14Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:132.96:442.512:040.512:450.45:296:16Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue7:152.97:372.71:070.51:400.45:286:17Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed8:042.98:222.82:040.42:290.45:266:18Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:472.99:033.02:540.33:120.45:246:19Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:262.99:423.23:390.33:500.45:236:20Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:042.910:203.34:190.24:230.45:216:21New Moon8Sat
9Sun10:422.810:583.44:550.14:550.45:206:22New Moon9Sun
10Mon11:202.811:343.45:310.15:260.55:186:23New Moon10Mon
11Tue12:002.76:080.15:580.55:166:24New Moon11Tue
12Wed12:113.312:422.76:470.16:330.75:156:25Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:483.21:262.67:300.27:130.85:136:26Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:283.12:122.58:180.38:020.95:126:27Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat2:113.12:592.49:090.48:570.95:106:28Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:013.03:502.410:030.49:560.95:086:30First Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:013.04:492.510:590.410:580.85:076:31First Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:113.05:512.611:550.45:056:32First Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:163.16:472.912:020.712:490.35:046:33Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:123.27:373.21:020.41:390.15:026:34Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri8:013.38:243.62:010.12:280.05:016:35Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat8:503.49:113.92:58-0.13:16-0.14:596:36Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun9:393.49:584.23:52-0.44:04-0.24:586:37Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:283.310:474.34:45-0.54:50-0.24:566:38Full Moon24Mon
25Tue11:183.211:364.35:35-0.65:38-0.14:556:39Full Moon25Tue
26Wed12:103.16:27-0.56:280.14:546:40Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:294.11:053.07:21-0.37:240.34:526:41Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:253.92:032.98:18-0.18:250.54:516:42Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat2:253.63:032.89:160.19:290.64:496:43Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:263.35:042.711:150.311:340.75:487:45Third Quarter30Sun
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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