Norwich tides today
- Tide now 1.3 ft ↑ rising · high 12:10 am (3.0 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 6:50–7:30 am good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 3:00–5:00 pm Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves 1.4 ft smooth · 6.7 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 2 mph · 47 °F from the S, gusts 2 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:15 am–5:48 pm 10 h 33 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:18 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:18 pm
- Diving tomorrow 11:30 am–1:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Norwich there is high tide at 11:41 am (4.2 ft) and low tides at 5:34 am and 6:31 pm. Tide coefficient 87. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 12:10 am. The sun rises at 7:15 am and sets at 5:48 pm: 10 h 33 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:18 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:23 am to 3:23 am and from 1:54 pm to 3:54 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.4 ft waves. There's a light air from the south (2 mph). Mainly clear, 47 °F.
Fishing in Norwich today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 6:31 pm
- Sunset at 5:48 pm, golden hour from 5:09 pm
- Steady pressure (30.42 inHg), light onshore wind (4 mph) and calm sea (1.4 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 87 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:30 pm to 6:20 pm, combines the 6:31 pm low tide, sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also worth a try from 10:40 am to 12:40 pm, with the 11:41 am high tide, moonset and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: scup, tautog, black sea bass and striped bass. October is one of the months when these are seen most: scup and summer flounder. What you can catch
Beach day in Norwich
Is it a beach day?
- Onshore breeze (7 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.9 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Cloudy (81% cloud cover)
- Feels like 55 °F: chilly for the beach
- High tide at 11:41 am
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.9 ft
1.9 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water
No water temperature data.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 30
Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 7 mph
Onshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand 5:34 am
Low tide at 5:34 am and 6:31 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:41 am.
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 Norwich
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Tides in Norwich
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 5:34 am 0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:41 am 4.2 ft · coef. 87
- ▼ Low tide 6:31 pm -0.1 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 20 min to high tide at 12:10 am.
Tide coefficient 87 for the 11:41 am high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 4.3 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 (4.5 ft) and the lowest, on January 3 (-0.7 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, 4.4 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 19 (coefficient 44, 2.3 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 | 7:15 am · 5:48 pm | Low tide 5:34 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 11:41 am · 4.2 ft | Low tide 6:31 pm · -0.1 ft | — | Coef. 87 | 91% | Major periods 1:23 am · 1:54 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:17 am · 5:47 pm | High tide 12:10 am · 3.0 ft | Low tide 6:26 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 12:35 pm · 4.1 ft | Low tide 7:27 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 85 | 84% | Major periods 2:26 am · 2:59 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:18 am · 5:46 pm | High tide 1:07 am · 3.0 ft | Low tide 7:27 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 1:36 pm · 3.9 ft | Low tide 8:27 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 2:10 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 8:33 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 2:40 pm · 3.7 ft | Low tide 9:27 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 73 | 63% | Major periods 4:33 am · 5:03 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:20 am · 4:43 pm | High tide 2:16 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 8:40 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 2:45 pm · 3.5 ft | Low tide 9:27 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 3:26 am · 3.0 ft | Low tide 9:49 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 3:54 pm · 3.3 ft | Low tide 10:26 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 66 | 41% | Major periods 5:24 am · 5:49 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:23 am · 4:41 pm | High tide 4:37 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 10:56 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 4:59 pm · 3.2 ft | Low tide 11:21 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 68 | 30% | Major periods 6:13 am · 6:36 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 Norwich station (NOAA), 0.1 mi from Norwich. 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 Norwich
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 2.4 ft with a period of 4 s, from the southwest (slight).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 8:50 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station PDVR1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Norwich today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (11:41 am): little current from 11:20 am to 12:00 pm
- 1.8 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
- Almost no wind
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 5:34 am (5:19–5:50 am), high tide 11:41 am (11:20 am–12:00 pm), low tide 6:31 pm (6:16–6:46 pm) and high tide 12:10 am (11:40 pm–12:40 am)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:17 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:18 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:40 am to 12:30 pm, combines slack water at high tide, small waves, light wind 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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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 Norwich
Now in Norwich
- Low / high
- 34 / 60 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 30%
- Humidity
- 80%
- Dew pointDew point
- 41 °F
- Visibility
- 10 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 32
- 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: −0.20 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 | Partly cloudy | Clear | Clear | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 37° | 36° | 34° | 41° | 57° | 59° | 51° | 46° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 N | 2 NW | 5 NW | 4 NNW | 1 SSW | 5 S | 4 S | 1 S |
| Gusts | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 2 |
| Waves | 1.8 ft | 1.9 ft | 2.0 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.4 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 |
- 9:00 pm 46° 1 S 1.4 ft
- 12:00 am 44° 1 S 1.4 ft
- 3:00 am 42° 0 SSW 1.4 ft
- 6:00 am 41° 1 SSE 1.4 ft
- 9:00 am 47° 1 S 1.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 64° 10 SW 1.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 67° 10 SW 1.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 62° 7 SSW 1.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 34 / 60 °F | 7 mph WSW | 2.0 ft | 11:41 am | |
| Thu 29 | 40 / 67 °F | 12 mph SW | 2.3 ft | 12:10 am · 12:35 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 45 / 69 °F | 12 mph WNW | 2.4 ft | 1:07 am · 1:36 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 35 / 59 °F | 7 mph NNW | 1.8 ft | 2:10 am · 2:40 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 29 / 62 °F | 5 mph WSW | 1.6 ft | 2:16 am · 2:45 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 40 / 67 °F | 6 mph WSW | 1.2 ft | 3:26 am · 3:54 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 43 / 67 °F | 6 mph ENE | 1.5 ft | 4:37 am · 4:59 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 44 / 65 °F | 8 mph SE | 2.3 ft | 5:39 am · 5:56 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 47 / 65 °F | 10 mph E | 3.1 ft | 6:29 am · 6:45 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 50 / 64 °F | 13 mph E | 3.5 ft | 7:14 am · 7:31 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 44 / 61 °F | 9 mph NNW | 4.3 ft | 7:56 am · 8:15 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 37 / 58 °F | 8 mph NNW | 3.3 ft | 8:36 am · 8:58 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 34 / 59 °F | 7 mph NNW | 1.8 ft | 9:16 am · 9:41 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 35 / 57 °F | 7 mph NE | 1.6 ft | 9:57 am · 10:24 pm |
- Thu 29 Clear sky 40° / 67° 2.3 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 45° / 69° 2.4 ft
- Sat 31 Mainly clear 35° / 59° 1.8 ft
- Sun 1 Mainly clear 29° / 62° 1.6 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 40° / 67° 1.2 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 43° / 67° 1.5 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 44° / 65° 2.3 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 (60 °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 8:50 pm (local time).
The sun in Norwich
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:14 am
- Full dark 6:49 pm
- Civil dawn 6:47 am
- Civil dusk 6:17 pm
- Solar noon 12:32 pm (35° high)
- Daylight 10 h 33 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:09 pm
- Full dark 6:49 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,971 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Norwich
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:23–3:23 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:54–3:54 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:57–10:57 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:48–7:48 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 Norwich
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Boat ramp 0.2 mi
- Boat ramp 0.3 mi
- Boat ramp 3.8 mi
- Boat ramp 5.1 mi
- Avery Pond Boat Launch 5.4 mi
- Montville Boat Launch 6.5 mi
- Lake of Isles Boat Launch 7.0 mi
- Gardner Lake Boat Launch 7.9 mi
- Thayer's Marine 0.3 mi
- Gales Ferry Marina 6.3 mi
- Fish Connection 3.4 mi
- Bob's Bait and Tackle 4.9 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 140 ft from shore.
From the shoreline (900 ft from Norwich) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep70 ft
- 33 ft deep140 ft
- 66 ft deepnot within 1,000 ft
- 164 ft deepnot within 1,000 ft
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 39 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. 33 ft deep 140 ft from shore; 66 ft is far out (beyond 1,000 ft): for deeper dives, go by boat.
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) 1,000 ft out. Right by the shore the bottom may drop even faster than shown. Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.
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 NorwichTides nearby
- Uncasville6.4 mi
- Gales Ferry6.5 mi
- Old Mystic11 mi
- New London12 mi
- Long Hill12 mi
- Groton12 mi
- Poquonock Bridge13 mi
- Mystic13 mi
- Noank14 mi
- Groton Long Point15 mi
Norwich at a glance
- Town or city of about 39,899 people. Coordinates: 41.524° N, 72.076° W.
- It is 62 mi northeast 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, Norwich, is 0.1 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Central Wharf (0.3 mi).
Questions about NorwichQuestions
What time is high tide today in Norwich?
Today in Norwich there is high tide at 11:41 am (4.2 ft) and low tides at 5:34 am and 6:31 pm. Tide coefficient 87.
What time is sunset today in Norwich?
At 5:48 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:17 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Norwich?
At 7:17 am. First light comes at 6:15 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 1:23–3:23 am, Minor 9:57–10:57 am, Major 1:54–3:54 pm, Minor 6:48–7:48 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Norwich?
Overcast, from 34 °F to 60 °F, with a light air from the south (2 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Norwich?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.4 ft waves with a period of 6.7 s from the southeast.
When is the best time to visit Norwich?
The best time to visit Norwich is from June to September: highs of 75 °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 Norwich (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).