Tides Today & Tomorrow in New London, CT

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New London, CT.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:12 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 57m at 5:26 pm (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:39 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8461490
Common Questions About Tides

New London, CT Tides - Jan 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:172.56:260.16:57-0.17:144:29Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:502.51:092.37:240.27:470.07:144:30Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:432.42:022.18:230.38:370.27:144:31Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:382.42:591.99:210.39:270.37:144:32Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:362.44:001.810:190.410:180.47:144:33Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:342.44:581.811:140.311:080.47:144:34Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu5:262.55:501.812:040.37:144:35Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:142.66:361.912:500.27:144:36Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:592.67:202.012:420.31:330.17:144:37Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:412.78:032.11:270.22:140.07:134:38Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon8:222.88:442.12:100.12:52-0.27:134:39New Moon11Mon
12Tue9:012.89:242.22:510.03:30-0.37:134:40New Moon12Tue
13Wed9:392.810:042.33:32-0.14:09-0.37:134:41New Moon13Wed
14Thu10:162.810:452.44:15-0.14:49-0.47:124:42Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri10:552.711:302.45:01-0.15:32-0.37:124:43Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:382.65:53-0.16:19-0.37:114:44Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:172.512:262.46:50-0.17:08-0.27:114:45Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon1:082.61:172.37:49-0.17:59-0.27:104:47First Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:022.62:142.18:50-0.18:55-0.17:104:48First Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:042.73:202.09:53-0.19:54-0.17:094:49First Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:112.74:302.010:55-0.210:56-0.17:094:50Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:142.85:322.011:55-0.211:56-0.17:084:51Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:112.96:282.112:52-0.37:074:53Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun7:042.97:212.312:55-0.21:46-0.47:064:54Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon7:543.08:122.41:52-0.32:36-0.57:064:55Full Moon25Mon
26Tue8:422.99:012.52:44-0.43:23-0.67:054:56Full Moon26Tue
27Wed9:282.99:492.53:33-0.44:07-0.57:044:57Full Moon27Wed
28Thu10:132.710:362.54:20-0.34:50-0.47:034:59Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:592.611:252.55:07-0.25:34-0.37:025:00Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:462.45:58-0.16:19-0.17:015:01Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun12:142.512:352.26:500.17:050.17:005:03Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 8:49 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (65% illuminated). This places New London, CT in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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