Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : 9:05 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 51m at 2:36 am (3.2 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 - Dec 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:053.27:202.512:520.41:400.46:564:21Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:503.28:062.51:390.52:290.36:574:20Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:333.38:492.62:230.53:130.26:584:20Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:143.49:322.63:050.53:540.16:594:20Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:543.410:142.73:450.44:310.17:004:20Full Moon5Sun
6Mon10:353.410:562.74:230.45:080.07:014:20Full Moon6Mon
7Tue11:143.411:382.75:000.45:450.07:024:20Full Moon7Tue
8Wed11:533.35:380.46:250.07:034:20Full Moon8Wed
9Thu12:202.712:323.26:180.47:070.07:044:20Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:052.71:123.17:040.57:530.07:044:20Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat1:522.71:553.07:560.58:410.07:054:20Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun2:392.72:392.98:520.59:290.07:064:20Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:282.83:292.89:500.510:190.07:074:20Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:202.94:262.710:500.411:110.07:074:20Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:183.15:322.611:510.27:084:21Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:163.36:352.612:040.012:510.07:094:21Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:103.67:312.712:59-0.11:49-0.27:104:21Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:023.88:242.81:53-0.22:46-0.47:104:22Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:533.99:162.92:48-0.33:40-0.67:114:22New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:444.010:083.03:43-0.44:31-0.77:114:23New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:354.011:003.04:36-0.55:21-0.77:124:23New Moon21Tue
22Wed11:253.911:533.05:27-0.56:10-0.77:124:24New Moon22Wed
23Thu12:163.76:19-0.37:00-0.57:134:24Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:473.01:093.47:14-0.27:52-0.47:134:25Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:432.92:033.18:130.08:44-0.27:134:25Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun2:392.92:562.89:120.29:360.07:144:26First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:352.83:502.610:120.310:280.27:144:27First Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:332.84:482.411:120.411:200.37:144:27First Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:322.85:482.212:110.47:154:28First Quarter29Wed
30Thu6:292.96:452.212:120.41:050.37:154:29Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri7:202.97:352.21:010.41:550.37:154:30Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 5:50 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 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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