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 5h 36m 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 - Jul 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:072.63:573.09:470.310:410.45:188:25Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:072.54:543.210:390.411:410.35:188:25Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat5:132.45:523.311:350.45:198:25Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:152.56:483.512:390.212:330.35:208:25Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon7:112.57:413.61:370.01:310.35:208:24Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue8:052.78:343.72:32-0.12:300.25:218:24New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:002.89:273.63:26-0.23:270.15:218:24New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:532.910:193.64:16-0.34:210.15:228:23New Moon8Thu
9Fri10:463.011:103.45:04-0.35:140.15:238:23New Moon9Fri
10Sat11:403.05:53-0.26:080.25:238:23Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:023.212:343.06:42-0.17:050.35:248:22Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:553.01:293.07:330.18:040.45:258:22Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue1:482.82:223.08:230.39:030.55:268:21First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:402.53:153.09:130.510:010.65:268:21First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:352.34:103.010:040.610:590.75:278:20First Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:352.25:082.910:560.811:550.75:288:20First Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:362.26:022.911:480.85:298:19Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:312.26:533.012:470.612:380.95:308:18Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon7:192.27:393.01:350.61:270.85:318:18Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue8:052.38:233.02:190.52:140.85:318:17Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed8:502.49:063.13:000.42:580.75:328:16Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:332.69:463.13:390.33:400.65:338:15Full Moon22Thu
23Fri10:142.610:243.14:160.24:200.55:348:14Full Moon23Fri
24Sat10:552.711:023.14:530.25:010.55:358:14Full Moon24Sat
25Sun11:362.811:403.05:310.15:460.45:368:13Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:172.96:110.16:340.45:378:12Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:202.91:013.06:540.27:270.45:388:11Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed1:042.81:463.17:400.28:230.45:398:10Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu1:522.72:343.18:280.39:210.45:408:09Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:442.63:283.29:200.410:210.45:418:08Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat3:442.44:303.210:170.411:220.35:428:07Third Quarter31Sat
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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