Gales Ferry tides today
- Tide now 2.4 ft ↓ falling · low 6:17 am (0.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 11:30 am–1:30 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 11:00 am–2:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 0.9 ft · 60 °F smooth · 6.2 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 2 mph · 44 °F from the SW, gusts 4 · clear
- Sun 7:16 am–5:47 pm 10 h 31 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 8:21 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:21 pm
- Best time to dive 11:30 am–1:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Gales Ferry there is high tide at 12:25 pm (3.7 ft) and low tides at 6:17 am and 7:18 pm. Tide coefficient 82. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 6:17 am. The sun rises at 7:16 am and sets at 5:47 pm: 10 h 31 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:21 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:27 am to 4:27 am and from 2:59 pm to 4:59 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.9 ft waves. There's a light air from the southwest (2 mph). Clear, 44 °F.
Fishing in Gales Ferry today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 12:25 pm, coefficient 82
- Minor period 11:07 am–12:07 pm (moonset)
- Falling pressure (−0.24 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (11 mph) and calm sea (0.7 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 82 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, combines the 12:25 pm high tide, moonset, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 5:20 am to 7:20 am, with the 6:17 am low tide, sunrise and falling pressure. Also good from 6:20 pm to 8:20 pm, with the 7:18 pm low tide, moonrise and falling pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: scup, longfin inshore squid, summer flounder and winter flounder. October is one of the months when these are seen most: scup and longfin inshore squid. What you can catch
Beach day in Gales Ferry
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Onshore breeze (11 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.9 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Feels like 61 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 60 °F (cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.9 ft
0.9 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 11 mph
Onshore breeze (11 mph).
- Tide & sand 6:17 am
Low tide at 6:17 am and 7:18 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:25 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 Gales Ferry
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Tides in Gales Ferry
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 6:17 am 0.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:25 pm 3.7 ft · coef. 82
- ▼ Low tide 7:18 pm 0.0 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 51 min to low tide at 6:17 am.
Tide coefficient 82 for the 12:25 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 14 (4.1 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 27 (coefficient 90, 4.0 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 19 (coefficient 44, 2.1 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:16 am · 5:47 pm | Low tide 6:17 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 12:25 pm · 3.7 ft | Low tide 7:18 pm · 0.0 ft | — | Coef. 82 | 84% | Major periods 2:27 am · 2:59 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:18 am · 5:46 pm | High tide 12:57 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 7:18 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 1:26 pm · 3.6 ft | Low tide 8:18 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 79 | 74% | Major periods 3:31 am · 4:03 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:19 am · 5:44 pm | High tide 2:00 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 8:24 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 2:30 pm · 3.4 ft | Low tide 9:18 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 73 | 63% | Major periods 4:33 am · 5:03 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:20 am · 4:43 pm | High tide 2:06 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 8:31 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 2:35 pm · 3.2 ft | Low tide 9:18 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 68 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:31 am · 4:58 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:21 am · 4:42 pm | High tide 3:16 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 9:40 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 3:44 pm · 3.0 ft | Low tide 10:17 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 66 | 41% | Major periods 5:24 am · 5:49 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:22 am · 4:41 pm | High tide 4:27 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 10:47 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 4:49 pm · 2.9 ft | Low tide 11:12 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 68 | 30% | Major periods 6:13 am · 6:36 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:24 am · 4:40 pm | High tide 5:29 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 11:49 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 5:46 pm · 2.8 ft | — | Coef. 71 | 21% | Major periods 6:59 am · 7:21 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 Yale Boathouse station (NOAA), 0.6 mi from Gales Ferry. 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 Gales Ferry
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 1.8 ft with a period of 3 s, from the 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 1:26 am (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 Gales Ferry today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (12:25 pm): little current from 12:00 pm to 12:50 pm
- 0.7 ft swell at 5 s from the southeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the east-southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:00 am (11:30 pm–12:30 am), low tide 6:17 am (6:00–6:40 am), high tide 12:25 pm (12:00–12:50 pm) and low tide 7:18 pm (7:00–7:33 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 6:16 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 8:21 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
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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- Wreck 2.3 mi
- Wreck 10 mi
- Wreck 10 mi
- Wreck 10 mi
- Wreck 10 mi
- Wreck 10 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Seaview Scuba 1.5 mi
- Ocean Beach 8.5 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). US wrecks: NOAA electronic navigational charts (ENC), a U.S. Government work; not for navigation.
Weather in Gales Ferry
Now in Gales Ferry
- Low / high
- 42 / 65 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 1%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 82%
- Dew pointDew point
- 39 °F
- Visibility
- 8.0 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 34
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.09 inHg. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 44° | 44° | 43° | 49° | 63° | 65° | 58° | 54° |
| Wind (mph) | 1 S | 3 SW | 1 S | 1 SSW | 9 SW | 11 SW | 5 SSW | 5 SSW |
| Gusts | 3 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 15 |
| Waves | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.8 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.4 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 |
- 3:00 am 44° 3 SW 0.9 ft
- 6:00 am 43° 1 S 0.9 ft
- 9:00 am 49° 1 SSW 0.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 63° 9 SW 0.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 65° 11 SW 0.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 58° 5 SSW 1.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 54° 5 SSW 1.4 ft
- 12:00 am 54° 5 SW 1.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 42 / 65 °F | 11 mph SW | 1.6 ft | 12:25 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 45 / 69 °F | 11 mph WNW | 1.8 ft | 12:57 am · 1:26 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 36 / 59 °F | 6 mph NNW | 1.2 ft | 2:00 am · 2:30 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 32 / 62 °F | 5 mph WSW | 0.9 ft | 2:06 am · 2:35 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 41 / 66 °F | 6 mph WSW | 0.8 ft | 3:16 am · 3:44 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 45 / 65 °F | 7 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | 4:27 am · 4:49 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 47 / 65 °F | 8 mph SE | 1.4 ft | 5:29 am · 5:46 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 50 / 67 °F | 10 mph ESE | 1.7 ft | 6:19 am · 6:35 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 50 / 65 °F | 10 mph E | 3.5 ft | 7:04 am · 7:21 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 45 / 62 °F | 9 mph NNW | 4.3 ft | 7:46 am · 8:05 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 38 / 60 °F | 8 mph NNW | 3.3 ft | 8:26 am · 8:48 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 34 / 59 °F | 7 mph NNW | 1.8 ft | 9:06 am · 9:31 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 35 / 57 °F | 7 mph NE | 1.6 ft | 9:47 am · 10:14 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 43 / 61 °F | 8 mph SE | 2.1 ft | 10:29 am · 11:00 pm |
- Fri 30 Mainly clear 45° / 69° 1.8 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 36° / 59° 1.2 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 32° / 62° 0.9 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 41° / 66° 0.8 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 45° / 65° 1.2 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 47° / 65° 1.4 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 50° / 67° 1.7 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+5.7 °F; normal high: 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 1:26 am (local time).
The sun in Gales Ferry
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:15 am
- Full dark 6:48 pm
- Civil dawn 6:48 am
- Civil dusk 6:16 pm
- Solar noon 12:32 pm (35° high)
- Daylight 10 h 31 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:08 pm
- Full dark 6:48 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,330,717 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Gales Ferry
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,746 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:27–4:27 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:59–4:59 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:07 am–12:07 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:51–8:51 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 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Gales Ferry
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Nautilus Pier 3.0 mi
- U.S. Coast Guard - Academy 4.0 mi
- Jetty 2.9 mi
- Jetty 3.2 mi
- Boat ramp 0.6 mi
- Montville Boat Launch 0.9 mi
- Boat ramp 3.1 mi
- Gales Ferry Marina 0.5 mi
- Small Boat Marina 1.8 mi
- Fish Connection 3.3 mi
- Ken's Tackle Shop 5.1 mi
- Fuel dock 9.0 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 16 ft at 900 ft from shore and 4.9 ft at 0.3 mi.
From the shoreline (0.6 mi from Gales Ferry) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep900 ft
- 33 ft deepnot within 0.3 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.3 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.3 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. About 7.9 ft of water 330 ft out: long casts help, and so does a rising tide, which brings fish closer in.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 0.3 mi. 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) 0.3 mi out.
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.
Tides near Gales FerryTides nearby
- Uncasville1.5 mi
- New London5.2 mi
- Long Hill5.5 mi
- Groton5.5 mi
- Norwich6.5 mi
- Poquonock Bridge6.6 mi
- Old Mystic6.8 mi
- Mystic7.9 mi
- Noank8.5 mi
- Groton Long Point8.8 mi
Gales Ferry at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,162 people. Coordinates: 41.430° N, 72.082° W.
- It is 60 mi east of Bridgeport, the main place in Connecticut. The sun rises 4 min earlier and sets 5 min earlier than in Bridgeport.
- The nearest tide station, Yale Boathouse, is 0.6 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: New London Inner Harbor (3.5 mi), Eagle Pier (3.7 mi), State Pier (historical) (4.9 mi).
Questions about Gales FerryQuestions
What time is high tide today in Gales Ferry?
Today in Gales Ferry there is high tide at 12:25 pm (3.7 ft) and low tides at 6:17 am and 7:18 pm. Tide coefficient 82.
What time is sunset today in Gales Ferry?
At 5:47 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:16 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Gales Ferry?
At 7:18 am. First light comes at 6:16 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 84% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:27–4:27 am, Minor 11:07 am–12:07 pm, Major 2:59–4:59 pm, Minor 7:51–8:51 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Gales Ferry?
Clear sky, from 42 °F to 65 °F, with a light air from the southwest (2 mph) and a 1% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Gales Ferry?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.9 ft waves with a period of 6.2 s from the southeast. The water is 59.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Gales Ferry?
The best time to visit Gales Ferry is from June to September: highs of 74 °F to 82 °F, about 8 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 Yale Boathouse (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).