Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : 11:31 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 54m at 5:04 am (2.7 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 - Nov 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:522.64:163.010:041.210:540.76:214:45Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:512.75:162.911:021.111:430.76:224:44Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon5:502.86:122.911:591.16:234:42Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue6:432.97:012.912:290.712:510.96:244:41Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:273.27:442.91:100.61:400.76:254:40Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:073.48:242.91:500.52:270.56:274:39Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri8:443.69:032.92:290.43:130.36:284:38Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat9:213.89:422.93:100.43:580.16:294:37New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:584.010:232.93:510.34:43-0.16:304:36New Moon9Sun
10Mon10:384.111:052.94:340.25:28-0.26:314:35New Moon10Mon
11Tue11:214.111:512.95:180.26:16-0.26:334:34Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:114.06:060.37:08-0.16:344:33Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:432.81:073.97:010.38:040.06:354:32Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:432.82:083.78:040.49:030.16:364:31Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat2:472.83:113.59:110.510:020.16:374:30First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:532.84:153.310:190.511:000.26:394:29First Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:032.95:223.111:270.511:570.26:404:28First Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:103.26:253.012:330.46:414:28Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:083.47:212.912:510.21:340.36:424:27Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:563.68:102.81:420.22:310.26:434:26Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri8:413.78:572.72:310.23:240.06:454:25Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:233.89:432.73:180.34:12-0.16:464:25Full Moon22Sat
23Sun10:043.710:272.74:030.44:55-0.16:474:24Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:463.711:112.74:450.45:360.06:484:24Full Moon24Mon
25Tue11:283.611:562.65:260.56:170.06:494:23Full Moon25Tue
26Wed12:133.46:060.66:590.26:504:23Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:432.61:013.26:490.77:450.36:514:22Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:342.61:523.17:370.88:330.46:524:22Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat2:262.52:433.08:300.99:200.46:544:21Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun3:192.53:332.89:240.910:070.56:554:21Third 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 8:17 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 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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