Tides Today & Tomorrow in New London, CT

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New London, CT.
Next low tide : in 6h 31m at 10:57 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:31 am (2.1 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 - Sep 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:182.812:472.96:300.57:090.66:157:20Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri1:022.71:302.97:120.67:580.66:167:18Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat1:462.52:122.97:560.78:490.66:177:16Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun2:322.52:572.98:450.89:420.66:187:15Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:222.43:492.99:370.810:380.56:197:13Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue4:202.44:513.010:340.811:340.56:207:11Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed5:222.55:513.111:340.76:217:10Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu6:182.66:443.212:290.312:320.56:227:08Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri7:092.87:353.41:220.21:300.36:237:06Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat7:593.18:243.52:140.02:270.16:247:05Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun8:493.39:143.53:04-0.13:22-0.16:257:03New Moon11Sun
12Mon9:393.510:043.53:53-0.24:15-0.26:267:01New Moon12Mon
13Tue10:303.610:553.34:40-0.35:08-0.26:276:59New Moon13Tue
14Wed11:223.611:473.25:28-0.26:02-0.26:286:58Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:163.66:190.06:590.06:296:56Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:433.01:133.57:130.17:590.16:306:54Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat1:412.82:113.38:110.38:590.36:316:53First Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:402.63:103.29:110.59:590.46:326:51First Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:422.54:133.010:120.711:000.56:336:49First Quarter19Mon
20Tue4:482.55:172.911:150.711:570.56:346:47First Quarter20Tue
21Wed5:512.56:162.912:140.76:356:46Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu6:442.67:052.912:500.51:090.76:366:44Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri7:302.77:492.91:380.51:580.66:376:42Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat8:122.88:302.92:210.52:430.66:396:41Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun8:532.99:102.93:000.53:230.56:406:39Full Moon25Sun
26Mon9:333.09:502.93:360.44:010.46:416:37Full Moon26Mon
27Tue10:123.110:292.84:090.44:380.46:426:35Full Moon27Tue
28Wed10:513.111:082.84:430.45:150.46:436:34Full Moon28Wed
29Thu11:293.111:482.75:170.55:560.46:446:32Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri12:083.15:540.66:400.46:456:30Waning Gibbous30Fri
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 1:44 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 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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