Tides Today & Tomorrow in New London, CT

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New London, CT.
Next low tide : in 3h 40m at 9:22 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:56 am (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:43 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8461490
Common Questions About Tides

New London, CT Tides - Nov 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:143.17:302.61:160.31:540.36:194:44Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:543.18:112.61:580.42:370.26:204:43Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:333.28:522.62:370.43:150.26:224:41Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:133.29:342.63:130.53:530.26:234:40Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:533.110:172.53:470.54:300.26:244:39Full Moon5Wed
6Thu10:343.011:022.54:230.65:100.26:254:38Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:182.911:502.45:020.75:540.36:264:37Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:042.85:460.86:410.46:284:36Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:402.412:512.76:360.87:300.46:294:35Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon1:302.31:392.67:300.88:190.46:304:34Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:212.32:302.68:260.89:100.46:314:33Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:152.43:262.69:230.710:000.36:334:32Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:102.54:242.610:220.610:500.26:344:31Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:012.85:162.611:180.411:390.16:354:30Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:473.06:042.712:130.26:364:29Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:313.36:512.812:280.01:08-0.16:374:28Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon7:173.57:402.81:17-0.12:01-0.36:394:27New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:053.78:292.92:07-0.22:52-0.56:404:27New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:543.89:212.82:57-0.33:43-0.56:414:26New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:453.710:142.83:48-0.34:35-0.56:424:25Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:393.611:112.74:40-0.25:29-0.46:434:24Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:373.45:380.06:26-0.36:444:24Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:122.712:363.26:400.17:24-0.16:464:23Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:142.61:362.97:440.28:220.06:474:23First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:162.62:372.78:480.39:200.16:484:22First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:212.63:402.59:530.410:160.26:494:22First Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:252.64:412.410:550.411:100.36:504:21Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:202.75:352.311:520.311:590.36:514:21Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:072.86:212.312:440.36:524:20Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:492.97:052.312:450.31:310.26:534:20Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 12:09 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 (36% 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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