Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : 10:46 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 32m at 3:59 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Sep 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:213.12:483.88:460.59:340.56:157:23Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun3:142.93:403.69:370.810:290.66:167:21First Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:082.84:343.410:301.011:250.86:177:19First Quarter3Mon
4Tue5:042.65:333.311:261.16:187:18First Quarter4Tue
5Wed6:052.66:353.212:210.912:231.16:197:16First Quarter5Wed
6Thu7:082.67:353.21:150.91:201.16:207:14First Quarter6Thu
7Fri8:032.88:263.32:060.92:121.06:217:13Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:502.99:103.42:510.83:010.96:227:11Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun9:343.19:523.43:330.73:460.86:237:09Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:153.310:313.44:130.64:300.66:247:07Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:553.511:083.54:500.45:120.56:257:06Full Moon11Tue
12Wed11:323.611:453.45:260.35:530.36:267:04Full Moon12Wed
13Thu12:093.76:020.36:350.36:277:02Full Moon13Thu
14Fri12:223.412:463.86:400.37:200.26:287:01Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat1:013.31:253.97:200.48:100.26:296:59Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:453.22:113.98:050.59:040.36:306:57Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon2:343.03:033.88:570.610:010.46:316:55Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue3:292.94:013.89:560.711:000.46:326:54Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:292.95:063.710:580.76:336:52Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:362.96:173.612:010.412:040.76:346:50Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:482.97:253.61:020.41:110.66:366:49Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:523.18:233.62:000.32:140.56:376:47Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun8:473.49:143.62:540.23:140.46:386:45Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon9:383.610:023.63:460.14:110.26:396:43Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:253.810:493.54:340.15:040.16:406:42New Moon25Tue
26Wed11:114.011:343.45:190.15:520.16:416:40New Moon26Wed
27Thu11:554.06:020.26:380.16:426:38New Moon27Thu
28Fri12:193.312:394.06:440.37:240.26:436:37Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat1:053.11:253.97:260.58:110.36:446:35Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:533.02:133.78:110.89:010.56:456:33Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 7:22 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 66% 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 Third Quarter (66% 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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