Tides Today & Tomorrow in New London, CT

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New London, CT.
Next low tide : in 5h 07m at 5:44 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:29 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:29 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8461490
Common Questions About Tides

New London, CT Tides - Nov 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:032.412:132.96:000.96:530.56:204:43Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:542.31:022.86:510.97:430.56:214:42Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue1:462.31:532.77:451.08:330.56:224:41First Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:412.32:482.68:410.99:240.56:234:40First Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:382.33:462.69:380.910:150.46:244:39First Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:322.44:412.710:350.711:040.36:264:38First Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:202.65:302.711:300.511:510.26:274:36Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:032.96:152.812:230.36:284:35Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:443.27:002.912:380.11:160.06:294:34Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:273.47:472.91:250.02:08-0.26:304:33Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:123.68:352.92:12-0.12:59-0.46:324:32Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:003.79:252.93:00-0.23:49-0.56:334:31Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:503.710:172.83:49-0.24:41-0.56:344:30Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:443.611:142.74:40-0.15:36-0.46:354:30Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:423.55:370.16:34-0.26:364:29Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:142.612:433.26:400.27:33-0.16:384:28Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:172.61:463.07:450.38:330.06:394:27Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:212.52:502.88:520.49:320.16:404:26Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:282.63:572.69:580.410:290.26:414:25Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:332.64:582.511:020.411:230.26:424:25Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:282.75:502.412:000.46:434:24Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:152.96:352.412:120.212:530.36:454:23Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:573.07:182.312:580.31:410.26:464:23Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:373.07:592.31:400.32:230.26:474:22New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:163.18:402.32:200.33:020.16:484:22New Moon25Wed
26Thu8:563.19:222.32:560.43:380.16:494:21New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:353.010:042.33:320.44:140.16:504:21New Moon27Fri
28Sat10:162.910:492.34:080.54:530.16:514:20Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:582.811:362.24:470.55:350.26:524:20Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:422.75:300.66:210.26:544:20Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 8:36 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 New London, CT?

New London, CT is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated). This places New London, CT in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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