Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:45 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 06m at 5:45 pm (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Jan 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:203.19:392.33:110.44:040.07:154:30Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:023.110:212.43:520.44:41-0.17:154:31Full Moon2Thu
3Fri10:433.111:022.44:310.35:17-0.17:154:32Full Moon3Fri
4Sat11:233.111:442.55:070.35:53-0.17:154:33Full Moon4Sat
5Sun12:023.15:440.26:30-0.17:154:34Full Moon5Sun
6Mon12:272.512:403.06:240.37:10-0.17:154:35Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:112.51:182.97:080.37:52-0.17:154:36Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed1:552.51:562.87:590.38:350.07:154:37Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu2:382.62:362.68:530.49:190.07:154:38Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri3:222.73:212.49:510.310:040.17:144:39Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:102.84:162.310:510.210:540.17:144:40Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:053.05:232.211:520.111:480.17:144:41Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon6:063.26:312.112:53-0.17:134:42Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:043.47:292.212:450.11:52-0.27:134:43Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed7:593.68:242.41:44-0.12:49-0.47:134:45Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu8:533.79:172.52:43-0.23:43-0.67:124:46New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:463.810:102.63:41-0.44:34-0.77:124:47New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:393.811:032.84:35-0.55:23-0.77:114:48New Moon18Sat
19Sun11:303.611:562.85:28-0.56:11-0.77:114:49New Moon19Sun
20Mon12:203.46:21-0.56:59-0.67:104:50Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:502.91:123.27:17-0.37:49-0.47:094:52Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed1:462.92:042.88:17-0.28:40-0.27:094:53Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu2:412.92:562.59:170.09:300.07:084:54First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:362.93:512.210:180.110:220.27:074:55First Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:332.84:512.011:200.211:160.47:074:56First Quarter25Sat
26Sun5:342.85:551.912:200.27:064:58First Quarter26Sun
27Mon6:342.86:551.912:120.51:160.27:054:59Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:272.87:452.01:070.52:070.27:045:00Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed8:162.88:312.11:580.52:530.17:035:01Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu9:012.99:142.32:460.43:350.17:025:03Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri9:433.09:572.43:290.24:130.07:015:04Full Moon31Fri
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 9:15 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (44% illuminated). This places Essex, CT in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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