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New London, CT Daily Water Report — October 5, 2026

New London gets a clear nod for getting afloat today: boating is the standout at 9.2/10, with kayaking also strong at 8.5/10. The sea state is modest rather than glassy, running about 0.5–0.6 m, and the day’s calmest patch is forecast near 7 AM at 0.46 m. A light NNW representative wind of 4 knots, stable 1016 hPa pressure, no rain indicated, and clear skies make the morning the cleanest all-purpose window. For anglers, the 7/10 fishing outlook is best aligned with the morning solunar major period from 7:36 to 9:36 AM, shortly after the early high tide and during the ebb toward the 11:45 AM low. A second major period arrives 7:36–9:36 PM, after sunset and following the 5:57 PM high. The 19.2 C marine SST remains 0.5 C above average, though the supplied chlorophyll reading is very high and signals bloom conditions; that is a water-quality and clarity consideration, not a promise of action. Divers receive a 7.6/10 estimate, helped by light wind, manageable waves, and relatively warm water, but should treat the 12.2 km weather visibility as atmospheric visibility only—not a read on underwater clarity. The short-period swell, 0.48 m at 4.75 seconds from 119 degrees, can still make entries and exits more fussy than the wave height alone suggests. The ocean current is forecast around 0.22 m/s toward 243 degrees, another reason to keep plans conservative. Sailing is workable at 6.1/10, but the light daytime breeze may leave more waiting than driving. The bigger tradeoff comes late: gusts are forecast to reach 28.8 knots around 11 PM, well after the best daylight window. Air temperatures rise from a cool start into the low 20s C, so layers will earn their keep. Compared with the last few reports, boating improves sharply from 7.9 yesterday, while fishing eases slightly from 7.4 and kayaking edges above yesterday’s 7.7. Looking ahead, Tuesday through Sunday remain mostly dry with generally lighter seas, especially 0.2–0.3 m from Thursday onward. Best bet: launch early, use the 7:36–9:36 AM solunar window, and be back with the dock lines snug before the late-night gusts decide to audition.