New London Tide Chart And NOAA Station 8461490
Use NOAA CO-OPS station 8461490 as the New London tide-chart reference. Read each predicted time with its height and datum, keep water level separate from tidal current, and verify the current marine forecast, alerts, access, and the exact Thames River or Long Island Sound water before the trip.
- Official station reference
- NOAA CO-OPS station 8461490 at New London, Connecticut.
- What the chart provides
- Predicted high and low times and heights for the selected date, time zone, and vertical datum.
- Verified datum context
- NOAA publishes station datums including MLLW, MHW, MHHW, MSL, and NAVD88 for station 8461490.
- What to verify separately
- Tidal-current timing, active marine forecasts and alerts, access, and conditions at the exact river, harbor, reef, or Sound water.
- Safety boundary
- A prediction chart does not replace active warnings, current observations, local notices, or an on-site access check.
- Next measurement
- Recheck the target query and close variants on 2026-08-06.
Start With NOAA New London Station 8461490
NOAA CO-OPS identifies station 8461490 at New London and publishes station information, tide-prediction access, and datums for that reference point. Confirm the station identifier, date, time zone, and datum before comparing a New London tide chart with another source.
For the fishing application of that station reference, open New London fishing conditions.
Read Predicted Time, Height, And Datum Together
A predicted high or low combines an event time with a height referenced to a selected datum. Read those values together before judging the size and direction of the water-level change. TideCue uses that sequence as planning context rather than claiming that a particular high or low guarantees a bite.
Keep Tide Height Separate From Tidal Current
Tides describe vertical water-level change, while tidal currents describe horizontal water movement. High or low water at station 8461490 does not by itself identify slack current or the strongest flow in the Thames River, harbor, or nearby passages. Use an appropriate official current prediction when current direction or slack timing matters.
Match The New London Reference To The Exact Water
Station 8461490 is a New London reference point, not an exact minute-by-minute answer for every river reach, harbor edge, reef, beach, or Sound destination. Distance, shoreline shape, depth, and exposure can change how local water responds.
For the wider regional decision, compare the Long Island Sound fishing guide.
Keep Predictions Separate From Current Conditions
The tide chart is a prediction product. Wind, waves, atmospheric pressure, and other conditions can affect observed water levels and safe access. Check current station observations, the National Weather Service marine forecast, active alerts, and the site itself close to departure. Safety signals override the planned window.
Build A New London Fishing Window
Combine the predicted water-level change with current context, wind, marine state, daylight, access, target species, and the exact structure you plan to fish. This keeps the station useful without extending its prediction beyond what the official source supports.
Use TideCue tide-chart guidancefor the last interpretation check.
Common questions
Which tide station does this New London page use?
This page uses NOAA CO-OPS station 8461490 at New London, Connecticut. Confirm the nearest appropriate official station when your destination is elsewhere in the Thames River or Long Island Sound.
What does a New London tide chart show?
It shows predicted high and low event times and heights for a selected date, time zone, and datum. It does not replace current weather, marine, alert, or access checks.
Does high or low water equal slack current at New London?
Not necessarily. Water-level turns and tidal-current turns are different products and can occur at different times. Use an appropriate official current prediction when slack timing matters.
Does one New London station time apply across the Thames River and Sound?
No. Use station 8461490 as a reference and verify the nearest appropriate official prediction for the exact river reach, harbor, reef, shoreline, or Sound water.
Is incoming or outgoing tide better for New London fishing?
Neither is always better. The useful window depends on water movement, structure, species, wind, marine conditions, daylight, access, and the exact saved spot.
What should I recheck before leaving for New London?
Recheck the tide prediction, current observations, marine forecast, alerts, access, and local conditions because they can change after this static guide is indexed.