41.3483’ N, 72.3850’ W

Essex, CT

71°
H 81°
L 53°
NNW
3mph
Low tide
11:16 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, CT.
Next low tide : in 2h 16m at 11:16 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 5:26 pm (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 6:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:33 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Aug 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:372.76:123.311:490.85:448:07First Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:352.77:053.412:420.712:410.85:458:06First Quarter2Thu
3Fri7:312.77:563.61:370.61:340.75:468:05Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:222.88:443.82:300.42:280.65:478:04Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:103.09:314.03:230.23:230.45:488:02Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon9:583.210:204.14:140.04:180.25:498:01Full Moon6Mon
7Tue10:473.411:094.25:04-0.25:120.05:508:00Full Moon7Tue
8Wed11:383.611:594.25:53-0.36:05-0.15:517:59Full Moon8Wed
9Thu12:303.76:40-0.46:58-0.15:527:57Full Moon9Thu
10Fri12:504.11:243.87:29-0.37:54-0.15:537:56Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat1:443.92:213.98:21-0.28:540.05:547:55Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun2:403.63:193.99:15-0.19:550.15:557:53Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon3:373.44:173.810:110.110:570.25:567:52Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:353.15:173.711:080.311:590.35:577:51Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:372.96:213.612:080.55:587:49Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:432.87:243.61:010.41:080.65:597:48Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:452.88:203.52:000.42:070.76:007:47Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:392.99:093.52:550.43:030.76:017:45Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:262.99:533.53:460.43:540.76:027:44Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:113.110:363.54:320.44:410.76:037:42New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:543.211:163.55:120.45:220.66:047:41New Moon21Tue
22Wed11:363.311:563.55:490.36:000.66:057:39New Moon22Wed
23Thu12:173.46:240.46:370.66:067:38New Moon23Thu
24Fri12:353.412:593.46:590.47:150.66:077:36New Moon24Fri
25Sat1:163.31:423.47:350.57:560.66:087:35Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:573.22:253.48:130.58:420.76:097:33Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon2:403.13:083.48:540.79:300.76:107:31Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue3:243.03:513.49:380.810:210.76:117:30Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:092.84:353.410:250.811:140.76:127:28First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:572.75:253.411:160.96:137:27First Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:552.76:243.512:100.712:110.96:147:25First Quarter31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8462925)

Common Questions About Essex, CT Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Essex, CT?

Essex, CT is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 First Quarter (48% 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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