Tides Today & Tomorrow in New London, CT

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New London, CT.
Next low tide : in 4h 51m at 11:11 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:512.610:152.43:46-0.14:13-0.37:005:03New Moon1Tue
2Wed10:272.610:542.44:27-0.14:50-0.26:595:05Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:042.511:342.45:10-0.15:30-0.26:585:06Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:432.45:59-0.16:14-0.16:575:07Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:162.512:262.26:520.07:01-0.16:565:08Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun1:012.51:142.17:490.07:530.06:545:10First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:532.52:102.08:470.08:480.06:535:11First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:542.63:162.09:49-0.19:490.06:525:12First Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:042.64:262.010:50-0.110:52-0.16:515:14First Quarter9Wed
10Thu5:092.75:292.111:49-0.211:53-0.26:505:15Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:072.96:252.312:46-0.46:485:16Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:003.07:182.512:53-0.31:40-0.56:475:17Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:513.08:102.61:50-0.52:30-0.66:465:19Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:403.09:002.72:44-0.63:18-0.76:455:20Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:282.99:492.83:34-0.64:03-0.66:435:21Full Moon15Tue
16Wed10:152.810:382.84:24-0.54:49-0.56:425:22Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu11:032.611:292.85:15-0.45:35-0.36:415:23Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:532.46:08-0.26:25-0.16:395:25Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:202.712:452.27:03-0.17:160.16:385:26Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun1:132.61:382.07:580.18:090.26:365:27Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:082.42:341.98:550.29:040.46:355:28Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:072.33:351.89:520.310:010.46:345:30Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:102.34:371.810:480.310:570.46:325:31Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu5:092.35:321.911:390.311:480.46:315:32Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri6:002.46:192.112:260.36:295:33Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:462.47:042.212:360.31:090.26:285:34Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:282.57:462.31:210.11:500.16:265:36Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:082.68:262.52:030.02:27-0.16:255:37New Moon28Mon
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 2:18 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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