Tides Today & Tomorrow in New London, CT

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New London, CT.
Next low tide : 5:55 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 39m at 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 - Dec 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:492.51:552.68:170.48:460.06:554:19First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:482.62:562.59:200.39:400.06:564:19First Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:502.84:022.410:230.210:350.06:574:19First Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:493.05:042.411:240.011:29-0.16:584:19Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:433.26:002.412:22-0.16:594:18Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:333.36:522.512:23-0.11:18-0.37:004:18Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:233.47:432.51:18-0.22:11-0.47:014:18Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:123.48:332.52:11-0.23:01-0.57:024:18Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:013.49:232.53:01-0.23:49-0.57:034:18Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:503.210:132.53:50-0.14:36-0.47:044:18Full Moon10Mon
11Tue10:393.111:052.54:390.05:24-0.37:044:19Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:302.911:592.45:310.16:14-0.17:054:19Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:212.76:260.37:040.07:064:19Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:532.41:132.57:230.47:530.27:074:19Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:462.42:052.38:200.58:410.37:074:20Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:412.43:012.19:170.59:300.47:084:20Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:382.44:002.010:140.510:180.47:094:20Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:342.54:571.911:080.411:040.47:094:21Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:242.65:471.911:570.411:500.47:104:21Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:102.76:332.012:430.27:104:21Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:542.87:172.112:350.41:270.17:114:22Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:362.87:592.11:190.32:090.07:114:23New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:162.98:402.22:030.22:50-0.27:124:23New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:563.09:212.22:460.13:31-0.37:124:24New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:353.010:022.33:290.04:13-0.37:124:24New Moon25Tue
26Wed10:162.910:472.44:140.04:57-0.37:134:25Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:592.911:372.45:040.05:43-0.37:134:26Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:472.85:590.06:33-0.37:134:26Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:302.512:392.66:580.07:25-0.37:134:27Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:252.61:332.47:590.08:18-0.27:144:28First Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:232.72:332.39:020.09:16-0.27:144:29First Quarter31Mon
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 2:42 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 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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