Tides Today & Tomorrow in New London, CT

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New London, CT.
Next low tide : in 1h 54m at 5:39 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:28 pm (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8461490
Common Questions About Tides

New London, CT Tides - May 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:322.36:400.26:230.75:457:45Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:292.91:192.37:290.27:160.85:447:46Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue1:172.82:082.28:220.38:140.85:427:47Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed2:122.83:002.39:160.39:160.85:417:48First Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:122.74:002.410:110.310:190.75:407:49First Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:182.75:032.511:060.311:230.55:397:50First Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:242.76:002.811:580.25:387:51Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:222.86:513.112:250.312:490.15:367:52Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:152.87:393.41:250.11:390.15:357:53Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue8:052.88:273.62:22-0.12:290.05:347:54Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:562.79:153.73:17-0.33:180.05:337:55Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:462.710:043.74:08-0.44:070.15:327:56Full Moon12Thu
13Fri10:372.710:533.64:57-0.44:560.25:317:57Full Moon13Fri
14Sat11:292.611:453.45:47-0.35:470.35:307:58Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:232.56:39-0.16:420.55:297:59Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:413.21:202.57:330.17:420.65:288:00Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:393.02:162.58:280.38:440.75:278:01Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed2:362.83:132.59:230.49:450.85:268:02Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:342.64:132.510:160.510:470.85:258:03Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:352.55:132.611:080.611:450.85:248:04Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:332.46:062.711:550.75:248:05Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:252.36:512.912:390.712:370.75:238:06Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:112.37:333.01:280.61:170.75:228:07Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:552.38:133.12:130.51:560.75:218:08Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed8:372.38:523.22:550.42:360.75:218:09Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu9:202.39:303.23:350.33:150.75:208:10New Moon26Thu
27Fri10:012.410:083.24:130.23:550.75:198:10New Moon27Fri
28Sat10:422.410:463.24:520.14:350.75:198:11New Moon28Sat
29Sun11:242.411:263.15:330.15:180.75:188:12New Moon29Sun
30Mon12:092.46:180.16:050.75:188:13Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue12:113.112:572.47:070.27:000.75:178:14Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 8:33 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 5% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated). This places New London, CT in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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