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 6h 03m 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 - Nov 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:032.73:193.19:121.19:550.76:214:45First Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:582.74:133.010:071.110:440.76:224:43First Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:552.75:092.911:031.111:320.76:234:42First Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:522.96:042.911:581.06:244:41First Quarter4Sun
5Mon6:423.16:542.912:170.612:500.86:254:40Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue7:253.37:382.91:010.61:400.66:274:39Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed8:043.58:193.01:430.52:290.36:284:38Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu8:433.89:013.02:260.43:180.16:294:37Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri9:224.09:433.03:110.24:05-0.16:304:36Full Moon9Fri
10Sat10:044.110:273.13:570.14:52-0.36:314:35Full Moon10Sat
11Sun10:494.211:143.14:440.15:40-0.36:334:34Full Moon11Sun
12Mon11:374.15:320.16:30-0.36:344:33Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:053.012:314.06:240.17:24-0.26:354:32Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed1:013.01:303.87:230.28:21-0.16:364:31Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu2:033.02:313.68:280.39:190.06:374:30Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:073.03:333.49:350.410:170.06:394:29Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:123.14:373.110:420.411:150.16:404:28Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:193.25:442.911:490.46:414:27Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon6:233.36:452.812:110.112:530.46:424:27Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue7:173.57:392.71:050.21:520.36:434:26Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed8:043.68:262.71:560.22:460.26:454:25Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu8:483.79:112.72:450.33:360.16:464:25Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri9:303.79:552.73:320.34:200.06:474:24New Moon23Fri
24Sat10:113.610:372.74:150.45:000.06:484:24New Moon24Sat
25Sun10:533.611:202.74:560.55:390.16:494:23New Moon25Sun
26Mon11:353.55:340.56:170.16:504:23New Moon26Mon
27Tue12:042.712:193.46:140.66:580.26:514:22Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:512.71:053.26:560.77:420.36:524:22Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu1:412.61:533.17:430.88:270.36:544:21Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri2:322.62:413.08:350.89:130.46:554:21Waxing Crescent30Fri
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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