East Haddam tides today
- Tide now 0.0 ft ↑ rising · high 2:24 am (2.6 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:00–3:50 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 0.9 ft · 60 °F smooth · 5.2 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 4 mph · 49 °F from the SE, gusts 6 · clear
- Sun 7:17 am–5:50 pm 10 h 33 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:20 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:20 pm
- Diving tomorrow 6:50–7:30 am good day · 7/10
Today in East Haddam there are high tides at 1:33 am (2.7 ft) and 1:55 pm (3.7 ft) and low tides at 8:06 am and 9:03 pm. Tide coefficient 89. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 2:24 am. The sun rises at 7:17 am and sets at 5:50 pm: 10 h 33 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:20 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:24 am to 3:24 am and from 1:56 pm to 3:56 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.9 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southeast (4 mph). Clear, 49 °F.
Fishing in East Haddam today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 1:55 pm, coefficient 87
- Major period 1:56–3:56 pm
- Steady pressure (30.42 inHg), almost no wind and calm sea (0.9 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 89 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:00 pm to 2:50 pm, combines the 1:55 pm high tide and a major period. Also worth a try from 7:10 am to 8:00 am, with the 8:06 am low tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 1:20 am to 2:30 am, with the 1:33 am high tide and a major period, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: scup, tautog, black sea bass and bluefish. October is one of the months when these are seen most: scup and bluefish. What you can catch
Beach day in East Haddam
Is it a beach day?
- Cross-shore breeze (6 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.2 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 8:06 am: more sand
- Cloudy (91% cloud cover)
- Feels like 55 °F: chilly for the beach
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.2 ft
1.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 60 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 30
Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 6 mph
Cross-shore breeze (6 mph).
- Tide & sand 8:06 am
Low tide at 8:06 am and 9:03 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:33 am and 1:55 pm.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near East Haddam
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Tides in East Haddam
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:33 am 2.7 ft · coef. 89
- ▼ Low tide 8:06 am 0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:55 pm 3.7 ft · coef. 87
- ▼ Low tide 9:03 pm -0.1 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 45 min to high tide at 2:24 am.
Tide coefficient 89 for the 1:33 am high tide and 87 for the 1:55 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 3.7 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on June 15 (3.9 ft) and the lowest, on January 3 (-0.6 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 90, 3.8 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 18 (coefficient 44, 2.0 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:17 am · 5:50 pm | High tide 1:33 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 8:06 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 1:55 pm · 3.7 ft | Low tide 9:03 pm · -0.1 ft | Coef. 89 | 91% | Major periods 1:24 am · 1:56 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:18 am · 5:49 pm | High tide 2:24 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 8:58 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 2:49 pm · 3.5 ft | Low tide 9:59 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 85 | 84% | Major periods 2:28 am · 3:01 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:19 am · 5:47 pm | High tide 3:21 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 9:59 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 3:50 pm · 3.4 ft | Low tide 10:59 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 78 | 74% | Major periods 3:33 am · 4:04 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:20 am · 5:46 pm | High tide 4:24 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 11:05 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 4:54 pm · 3.2 ft | Low tide 11:59 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 72 | 63% | Major periods 4:35 am · 5:04 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:22 am · 4:45 pm | High tide 4:30 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 11:12 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 4:59 pm · 3.0 ft | Low tide 11:59 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 68 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:33 am · 5:00 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:23 am · 4:43 pm | High tide 5:40 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 12:21 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 6:08 pm · 2.9 ft | — | Coef. 66 | 41% | Major periods 5:26 am · 5:51 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:24 am · 4:42 pm | Low tide 12:58 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 6:51 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 1:28 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 7:13 pm · 2.8 ft | Coef. 68 | 30% | Major periods 6:15 am · 6:38 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Tylerville station (NOAA), 0.2 mi from East Haddam. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the New London reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at East Haddam
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.5 ft
- Significant0.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.9 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 1.9 ft with a period of 3 s, from the south-southwest (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water about normal for late October.
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 9:39 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station NLHC3, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in East Haddam today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Tidal current running: mid-tide, the water is moving
- 1.0 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
- Light onshore wind (4 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 1:33 am (1:00–2:10 am), low tide 8:06 am (7:40–8:21 am), high tide 1:55 pm (1:30–2:20 pm) and low tide 9:03 pm (8:48–9:20 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 59.4 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:18 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:20 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:50 am to 12:30 pm, combines small waves, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with tidal current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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Weather in East Haddam
Now in East Haddam
- Low / high
- 38 / 59 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 10%
- Humidity
- 74%
- Dew pointDew point
- 41 °F
- Visibility
- 12 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 36
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.17 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Partly cloudy | Clear | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 41° | 40° | 38° | 43° | 55° | 59° | 52° | 49° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 N | 4 NNE | 5 N | 5 N | 4 W | 4 SSW | 4 SSE | 4 ESE |
| Gusts | 5 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
| Waves | 0.9 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 49° 4 ESE 0.9 ft
- 12:00 am 48° 3 SSE 0.9 ft
- 3:00 am 47° 3 SW 0.9 ft
- 6:00 am 47° 2 SSW 0.8 ft
- 9:00 am 52° 2 SSW 0.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 63° 10 SW 0.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 64° 11 SW 0.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 62° 6 SSW 0.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 38 / 59 °F | 6 mph NE | 1.2 ft | 1:33 am · 1:55 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 47 / 67 °F | 11 mph SSW | 1.9 ft | 2:24 am · 2:49 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 46 / 68 °F | 11 mph WNW | 1.9 ft | 3:21 am · 3:50 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 38 / 59 °F | 7 mph NNW | 1.0 ft | 4:24 am · 4:54 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 33 / 62 °F | 4 mph WSW | 1.2 ft | 4:30 am · 4:59 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 41 / 66 °F | 5 mph WSW | 1.8 ft | 5:40 am · 6:08 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 45 / 67 °F | 5 mph ENE | 1.4 ft | 6:51 am · 7:13 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 46 / 65 °F | 7 mph SE | 1.4 ft | 7:53 am · 8:10 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 48 / 65 °F | 9 mph ESE | 1.0 ft | 8:43 am · 8:59 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 51 / 64 °F | 11 mph E | 1.6 ft | 9:28 am · 9:45 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 45 / 61 °F | 9 mph NNW | 2.9 ft | 10:10 am · 10:29 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 39 / 58 °F | 8 mph NNW | 2.1 ft | 10:50 am · 11:12 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 35 / 57 °F | 7 mph NNW | 1.0 ft | 11:30 am · 11:55 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 35 / 57 °F | 7 mph NE | 1.3 ft | 12:11 pm |
- Thu 29 Clear sky 47° / 67° 1.9 ft
- Fri 30 Mainly clear 46° / 68° 1.9 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 38° / 59° 1.0 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 33° / 62° 1.2 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 41° / 66° 1.8 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 45° / 67° 1.4 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 46° / 65° 1.4 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (59 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 9:39 pm (local time).
The sun in East Haddam
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:16 am
- Full dark 6:51 pm
- Civil dawn 6:48 am
- Civil dusk 6:18 pm
- Solar noon 12:34 pm (35° high)
- Daylight 10 h 33 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:11 pm
- Full dark 6:51 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,944 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in East Haddam
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:24–3:24 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:56–3:56 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:58–10:58 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:50–7:50 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in East Haddam
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Boat ramp 0.3 mi
- Salmon River Boat Launch 1.0 mi
- Haddam Meadows Boat Launch 3.1 mi
- Bashan Lake Boat Launch 3.7 mi
- Andrews Marina 0.3 mi
- Midway Marina 1.2 mi
- Marina 2.3 mi
- Hays Haven Marina 3.3 mi
- Pattaconk Yacht Club 3.4 mi
- Chester Marina 3.5 mi
- Springfield Yacht Club 3.5 mi
- Chester Point Marina 3.6 mi
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 16 ft at 100 ft from shore and 6.9 ft at 650 ft. Right off the beach it already drops to about 29 ft.
From the shoreline (600 ft from East Haddam) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep100 ft
- 33 ft deepnot within 650 ft
- 66 ft deepnot within 650 ft
- 164 ft deepnot within 650 ft
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 29 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 650 ft. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 650 ft out. Right by the shore the bottom may drop even faster than shown.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Chester Rock Light 5.0 mi southeast
- Light
- A green flash every 4 s · Fl G 4s
- Light height
- 26 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 23 ft
- Built
- 1912
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Tides near East HaddamTides nearby
- Higganum5.8 mi
- Essex Village7.7 mi
- Westbrook12 mi
- Old Saybrook12 mi
- Westbrook Center12 mi
- Old Saybrook Center12 mi
- Clinton13 mi
- Fenwick14 mi
- Madison14 mi
- Guilford16 mi
East Haddam at a glance
- Town or city of about 9,042 people. Coordinates: 41.453° N, 72.461° W.
- It is 42 mi northeast of Bridgeport, the main place in Connecticut. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 3 min earlier than in Bridgeport.
- The nearest tide station, Tylerville, is 0.2 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Chester Creek Marina (3.5 mi).
Questions about East HaddamQuestions
What time is high tide today in East Haddam?
Today in East Haddam there are high tides at 1:33 am (2.7 ft) and 1:55 pm (3.7 ft) and low tides at 8:06 am and 9:03 pm. Tide coefficient 89.
What time is sunset today in East Haddam?
At 5:50 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:18 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in East Haddam?
At 7:18 am. First light comes at 6:17 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:24–3:24 am, Minor 9:58–10:58 am, Major 1:56–3:56 pm, Minor 6:50–7:50 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in East Haddam?
Overcast, from 38 °F to 59 °F, with a light breeze from the southeast (4 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in East Haddam?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.9 ft waves with a period of 5.2 s from the east-southeast. The water is 59.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit East Haddam?
The best time to visit East Haddam is from June to September: highs of 74 °F to 82 °F, about 9 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Tylerville (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).