Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : 9:50 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 12m at 3:17 pm (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:46 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Nov 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:244.18:463.42:230.03:04-0.16:204:45Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:124.39:373.43:14-0.13:58-0.36:214:44New Moon2Sun
3Mon10:014.410:273.34:04-0.24:49-0.46:224:43New Moon3Mon
4Tue10:514.411:183.34:53-0.15:39-0.46:244:42New Moon4Tue
5Wed11:424.25:430.06:30-0.36:254:40Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:103.212:344.06:340.17:23-0.16:264:39Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri1:063.11:303.87:300.38:180.16:274:38Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat2:043.02:273.58:300.59:140.36:284:37Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:022.93:243.29:310.710:090.46:304:36First Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:012.94:223.010:330.811:030.56:314:35First Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:022.95:222.911:340.811:550.66:324:34First Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:013.06:192.812:320.86:334:33First Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:543.17:102.712:430.61:240.76:354:32Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:393.37:552.71:270.62:120.66:364:31Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat8:213.48:382.72:080.62:560.46:374:30Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun9:023.59:202.82:480.63:370.36:384:29Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:423.610:012.83:270.54:160.26:394:29Full Moon17Mon
18Tue10:203.610:422.84:050.54:540.16:404:28Full Moon18Tue
19Wed10:583.611:222.84:440.55:330.06:424:27Full Moon19Wed
20Thu11:363.65:230.46:140.06:434:26Full Moon20Thu
21Fri12:032.812:153.56:050.56:590.06:444:26Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:472.812:573.46:520.57:480.16:454:25Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun1:362.81:453.37:460.68:390.16:464:24Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon2:282.82:373.28:450.69:320.16:474:24Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:232.93:323.19:470.510:250.16:494:23Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:213.04:333.010:500.511:180.06:504:23Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:233.25:402.911:530.36:514:22Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:223.56:422.912:130.012:550.16:524:22Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:163.77:372.91:07-0.11:54-0.16:534:22Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun8:073.98:292.92:00-0.12:50-0.36:544:21Waning 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 6:33 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 75% 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 Gibbous (75% 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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