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 1h 39m 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 - Feb 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:042.41:262.07:430.27:520.26:595:04Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:562.42:191.88:370.38:410.46:585:05Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:512.33:181.79:330.39:330.46:575:06Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:522.34:201.710:280.310:280.46:565:08Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri4:512.35:161.811:210.311:200.46:555:09Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat5:442.46:051.912:100.26:545:10Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun6:312.56:502.012:090.312:560.16:535:11Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon7:142.67:332.112:570.11:390.06:525:13Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue7:542.78:142.31:420.02:20-0.26:515:14New Moon9Tue
10Wed8:332.78:532.42:27-0.23:00-0.36:495:15New Moon10Wed
11Thu9:112.89:332.53:11-0.33:39-0.46:485:16New Moon11Thu
12Fri9:502.810:142.73:55-0.44:19-0.56:475:18New Moon12Fri
13Sat10:312.710:592.84:43-0.45:02-0.46:465:19Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun11:162.611:482.85:34-0.45:49-0.46:445:20Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:062.46:31-0.36:40-0.36:435:21Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:412.81:002.27:30-0.27:36-0.16:425:23First Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:392.71:592.18:31-0.28:36-0.16:405:24First Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:432.73:052.09:34-0.19:400.06:395:25First Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:542.64:162.010:37-0.110:450.06:375:26First Quarter19Fri
20Sat5:032.65:212.111:37-0.111:48-0.16:365:27Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun6:022.76:182.212:34-0.26:355:29Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:542.77:092.412:47-0.11:28-0.36:335:30Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue7:422.77:572.51:43-0.22:16-0.36:325:31Full Moon23Tue
24Wed8:272.78:422.62:33-0.33:00-0.36:305:32Full Moon24Wed
25Thu9:092.79:262.73:19-0.33:41-0.36:295:33Full Moon25Thu
26Fri9:502.610:092.74:02-0.34:20-0.26:275:35Full Moon26Fri
27Sat10:332.410:532.74:45-0.24:59-0.16:265:36Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun11:182.311:382.65:29-0.15:400.16:245:37Waning Gibbous28Sun
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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