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New London Tide Table for December 2026

View tide tables in a column-row format below, with a "diff" column to spot large tide height swings—great for anglers. Scroll down for a textual format, ideal for reading or sharing.

- diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Sun Moon
12/1 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/2 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/3 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/4 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/5 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/6 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/7 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/8 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/9 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/10 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/11 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/12 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/13 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/14 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/15 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/16 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/17 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/18 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/19 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/20 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/21 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/22 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/23 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/24 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/25 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/26 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/27 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/28 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/29 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/30 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/31 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM N/A 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11

New London Textual Tide Table for December 2026


Dec 1st (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 2nd (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 3rd (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 4th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 5th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 6th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 7th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 8th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 9th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 10th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 11th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 12th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 13th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 14th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 15th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 16th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 17th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 18th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 19th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 20th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 21st (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 22nd (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 23rd (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 24th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 25th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 26th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 27th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 28th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 29th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 30th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 31st (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"

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NOAA/NWS Forecast for New London | Air Quality Alert

Last updated: June 10, 2026, 6:02 PM

Air Quality Alert

Air Quality Alert issued June 10 at 4:07PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
has issued an Air Quality Action Day for the following counties:

Southern Fairfield, Southern New Haven, Southern Middlesex, and
southern New London.

from 11 AM to 11 PM EDT Thursday.

An Air Quality Action Day means that Ground Level Ozone within the
region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional
information, please visit the Connecticut Department of Energy and
Environmental Protection Web site at http://www.ct.gov/deep/aqi

Effective: June 10, 2026, 8:07 PM

Expires: June 12, 2026, 3:00 AM

Marine Forecast (ANZ332)

ANZ332-111215-
Long Island Sound East of the Mouth of the Connecticut River-
711 PM EDT Wed Jun 10 2026

.TONIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt late.
Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SW 1 ft at 3 seconds. Slight
chance of showers this evening, then chance of showers after
midnight. Patchy fog. Vsby 1 to 3 nm.
.THU...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SW
1 ft at 2 seconds. Slight chance of showers in the morning.
.THU NIGHT...W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: W
1 ft at 2 seconds and SE 1 ft at 7 seconds. Slight chance of
tstms in the evening. Chance of showers.
.FRI...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: W 1 ft
at 2 seconds. Slight chance of showers in the afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW after midnight.
Seas around 2 ft in the evening, then 1 ft or less. Wave Detail:
SW 1 ft at 2 seconds, becoming W 1 ft at 2 seconds. Slight chance
of tstms in the evening. Chance of showers.
.SAT...NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W in the afternoon. Seas
1 ft or less, then around 2 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: NW
1 ft at 2 seconds, becoming W 1 ft at 2 seconds.
.SAT NIGHT...W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW after midnight. Seas
around 2 ft in the evening, then 1 ft or less.
.SUN...SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 1 to
2 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas
around 2 ft. Chance of showers.
.MON...W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 1 ft or less. Chance of showers.
.MON NIGHT...W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 1 ft or less.

Winds and seas may be higher in and near tstms.

$$

Land Forecast (CTZ012)

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers this evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Patchy fog. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

THURSDAY: Partly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values in the mid 90s in the afternoon.

THURSDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Humid with lows in the upper 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

FRIDAY: Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the upper 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values in the mid 90s.

FRIDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming northwest around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SATURDAY: Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.

SATURDAY NIGHT: Clear. Lows in the lower 60s.

SUNDAY: Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.

SUNDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

MONDAY: Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows around 60.

TUESDAY: Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s.

TUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 50s.

WEDNESDAY: Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.

Last updated: June 10, 2026, 6:02 PM

Bluff Point State Park (Tide Pool)

In Groton along Long Island Sound, Bluff Point State Park and Coastal Reserve preserves one of Connecticut's finest undeveloped coastal areas with extensive rocky shorelines and tidal zones that reveal small but rewarding tide pools at low tide. Families can explore for shore crabs, barnacles, periwinkles, mussels, snails, small fish, and occasional anemones in a serene, natural setting - perfect for hiking, biking, and birdwatching alongside discovery. Free entry with ample parking and miles of trails; a peaceful escape ideal for all ages seeking quiet intertidal exploration. Sturdy shoes recommended for uneven terrain.

New London (Guide)

New London on the Thames River and Long Island Sound offers excellent fishing for striped bass, summer flounder, bluefish, and tautog from the waterfront or small boats with tidal currents aiding near the river mouth and harbor entrance. Public boat ramps at New London Harbor and the state pier provide convenient launches slips and fuel for sound and river trips targeting black sea bass and weakfish. Beaches at Ocean Beach Park and the adjacent waterfront parks deliver soft sand for family picnics swimming and shore casting with historic fort views. The historic port town with easy access enhances convenient tide planned days.

Connecticut State Parks

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CTDEEP

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Crocker's Boatyard (Other)

Full service marina and boatyard in downtown New London offering over 200 floating dock slips with 12 foot depths accommodating yachts up to 100 feet along with fuel repairs storage and amenities like pool laundry and ship store. Convenient location on the Thames River provides quick access to New London Harbor and Long Island Sound ideal for boating fishing and coastal cruising while monitoring tidal influences on navigation and docking. Popular spot for transient sailors with professional services to handle vessel needs in an area known for notable tidal ranges and currents.

New London Port Authority Dock Master (Other)

Managed by the New London Port Authority the dock master oversees transient dockage mooring information and harbor operations in New London Harbor at the mouth of the Thames River. Contact via Marine Channel 9 or phone for arrival assistance regulations and guidance on navigating the busy harbor with strong tidal currents and significant depth changes affecting safe passage to Long Island Sound. Essential for boaters planning docking fishing excursions or transient stays where checking tide charts ensures proper timing for entry exit and avoiding low tide restrictions in channels.

Ocean Beach Park (Other)

Premier public beach and park on the southern shore overlooking the mouth of the Thames River and Long Island Sound featuring a large sandy shoreline boardwalk swimming area picnic spots and family activities with calm waters suitable for swimming and shore relaxation. Excellent for low tide beachcombing tide pool exploration walking and enjoying panoramic views where tidal cycles expose more intertidal areas or influence water depth for safe wading fishing from shore. Seasonal access with parking and amenities makes it a top destination for combining beach time with awareness of nearby harbor tides affecting coastal conditions.

Thames River Boat Launch (Other)

State operated public boat launch at 1 State Pier Road in New London providing trailered boat access to the Thames River and New London Harbor with year round availability medium parking and ramp facilities under the I 95 bridge. Ideal for launching small boats kayaks or fishing vessels with direct entry to the harbor and Long Island Sound where strong tidal flows and changing depths require consulting tide tables for safe launching navigation and return to avoid grounding. Convenient public access point near downtown supports day trips shore fishing and exploration of tidal influenced waters in this historic harbor setting.