Tides Today & Tomorrow in New London, CT

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New London, CT.
Next low tide : 10:57 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 56m at 4:04 pm (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:33 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8461490
Common Questions About Tides

New London, CT Tides - Dec 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:313.59:592.63:32-0.14:20-0.46:544:20New Moon1Fri
2Sat10:203.410:522.64:22-0.15:10-0.46:554:19Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:143.311:502.65:16-0.16:04-0.36:564:19Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:113.16:160.07:01-0.36:574:19Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:512.61:102.97:200.17:58-0.26:584:19First Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:532.62:112.78:240.18:56-0.16:594:19First Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:582.73:152.59:300.29:54-0.17:004:19First Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:052.74:202.410:350.110:510.07:014:18First Quarter8Fri
9Sat5:062.95:202.311:360.111:450.07:024:18Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun5:582.96:132.312:330.07:034:19Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon6:453.07:012.312:380.01:26-0.17:044:19Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue7:303.07:462.31:280.12:15-0.27:044:19Full Moon12Tue
13Wed8:123.08:312.32:150.12:59-0.27:054:19Full Moon13Wed
14Thu8:543.09:142.32:580.13:39-0.27:064:19Full Moon14Thu
15Fri9:362.99:582.33:380.24:19-0.17:074:19Full Moon15Fri
16Sat10:192.810:442.34:170.34:59-0.17:074:20Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:032.711:332.34:580.35:410.07:084:20Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:502.65:420.46:250.17:094:20Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:232.312:372.56:300.57:100.17:094:21Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed1:132.31:252.37:220.57:550.27:104:21Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:032.32:142.28:140.68:410.27:104:22Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:552.33:072.19:090.59:270.37:114:22Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:482.44:032.010:040.410:150.27:114:23Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:402.54:562.010:580.311:030.27:124:23Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:262.75:442.111:510.111:520.17:124:24Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:102.96:292.212:42-0.17:134:24Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:533.17:142.312:420.01:33-0.37:134:25Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu7:383.28:012.41:33-0.22:23-0.57:134:26New Moon28Thu
29Fri8:253.38:492.52:24-0.33:11-0.67:134:26New Moon29Fri
30Sat9:133.49:402.63:14-0.44:00-0.77:144:27New Moon30Sat
31Sun10:043.310:352.64:06-0.54:49-0.77:144:28Waxing Crescent31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8461490)

Common Questions About New London, CT Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in New London, CT today?

Slack tide in New London, CT is approximately 7:30 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 New London, CT?

New London, CT is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 New London, 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 New London, CT?

Tide predictions for New London, 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 New London, CT?

Tide data for New London, CT is sourced from NOAA Station #8461490. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8461490.

What is the moon phase in New London, CT tonight?

Tonight the moon over New London, CT is First Quarter (52% illuminated). This places New London, 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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