Explore Connecticut tide charts, tables, and ebb tide details for accurate coastal planning. Check tide stations below or use the interactive map in the Map tab—click any location’s map for a detailed view.
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Connecticut Tidepools: Bluff Point State Park, Hammonasset Beach State Park, Rocky Neck State Park
Connecticut Tide Stations
Branford River: Branford
Bridgeport Hbr: Bridgeport Harbor, Bridgeport
Connecticut River: Essex CT, Haddam, Hadlyme, Hartford, Higganum Creek, Lyme, highway bridge, Maromas, Middletown, Rocky Hill, Saybrook Jetty, Saybrook Point, South Hartford, Tylerville
Housatonic River: Long Hill, Shelton, Sniffens Point, Stratford, I-95 bridge
Menunketesuck River: Safe Harbor Pilots Point Marina
New Haven Harbor: New Haven Reach
New Haven Hbr: Lighthouse Point, New Haven Harbor
Niantic River: Niantic
Thames River: New London, Norwich, Yale Boathouse
Best Tidepool Locations in Connecticut
Connecticut’s coastline offers unique tidepooling opportunities. Below are some top spots known for their marine life.
Tidepool Locations
Bluff Point State Park - About 1 hour from Hartford, this park’s tidal zones along its rocky coast shelter small fish and barnacles in a serene peninsula setting.
Hammonasset Beach State Park - About 1 hour from Hartford, this park’s rocky outcrops along its two-mile shore host small tide pools with crabs and barnacles at low tide.
Rocky Neck State Park - Located 45 minutes from Hartford, this park features minor tide pools with mussels and periwinkles along its rocky shoreline on Long Island Sound.
Interactive Connecticut Tides Map
Pin Colors: Blue = Tide Stations, Red = Tidepools, Green = Marinas, Yellow = Beaches, Purple = Other