Bluff Point, Haley Farm & Mystic–Stonington, CT

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Today’s Forecast:

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46°F
High: 48° | Low: 41°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KGON
Observed at: 7:50 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 13 mph | Humidity: 81%
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Gale Warning
Gale Warning issued November 12 at 2:23PM EST until November 13 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY (Expires: November 13, 2026 5:00 pm)
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Description: * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, E winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. For the Gale Warning, NE winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Long Island Sound east of Orient Point and the Connecticut River. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Instructions: Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
Tonight:Rain showers before midnight, then rain. Cloudy, with a low around 41. Northeast wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday:Rain. Cloudy. High near 47, with temperatures falling to around 43 in the afternoon. North wind 9 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night:A chance of rain before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Use Caution
  42 /100

Use Caution for hiking. High near 47°F. Rain forecast later today (89%). Breezy winds (21 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Good 84/100
Good for hiking. High near 48°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (10 mph).

🚲 Biking

Use Caution
  39 /100

Use Caution for biking. High near 47°F. Rain forecast later today (89%). Breezy winds (21 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Good 75/100
Good for biking. High near 48°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (10 mph).

⛵ Boating

Not Recommended
  2 /100

Not Recommended for boating. High near 47°F. Rain forecast later today (89%). Windy conditions (21 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (47°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
  • Alert: Unfavorable weather factor
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Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 7/100
Not Recommended for boating. High near 48°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (10 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (48°F).

🛶 Paddling

Not Recommended
  3 /100

Not Recommended for paddling. High near 47°F. Rain forecast later today (89%). Windy conditions (21 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (47°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
  • Alert: Unfavorable weather factor
⚠️ Active weather alerts affect this activity!
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 6/100
Not Recommended for paddling. High near 48°F. Low rain risk (1%). Breezy winds (10 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (48°F).

🐟 Fishing

Use Caution
  38 /100

Use Caution for fishing. High near 47°F. Rain forecast later today (89%). Breezy winds (21 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 86/100
Excellent for fishing. High near 48°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (10 mph).

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Not Recommended
  11 /100

Not Recommended for outdoor events / activities. High near 47°F. Rain forecast later today (89%). Breezy winds (21 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (47°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 20/100
Not Recommended for outdoor events / activities. High near 48°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (10 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (48°F).

About Bluff Point, Haley Farm & Mystic–Stonington

The representative point supports planning for cove versus exposed-water wind, tide, fog, harbor traffic, cold water and trail flooding.

Planning the Day

Use Poquonock Cove or a land trail instead of an exposed crossing when visibility or small-craft wind deteriorates; route bikes around flooded coastal trail sections.

Weather and Access Tips

  • Poquonock Cove can be more sheltered than Fishers Island Sound, but tide, fog and traffic still require a route-specific choice.
  • Coastal trail flooding, marina closures and thunderstorm outflow may make a land route or shorter harbor outing preferable.

Nearby Towns and Areas

  • Groton
  • Mystic
  • Stonington
  • Poquonock Cove
  • Fishers Island Sound

7-Day Forecast for Bluff Point, CT

☀
46°F
High: 48° | Low: 41°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KGON
Observed at: 7:50 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 13 mph | Humidity: 81%
Fri 🌧
47° 30°
95%
Sat ⛅
48° 29°
4%
Sun ☀
50° 33°
0%
Mon ☀
51° 32°
0%
Tue ☀
54° 35°
0%
Wed ☀
59° 37°
0%
Thu ☀
60° --°
1%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

47° Fri 48° Sat 50° Sun 51° Mon 54° Tue 59° Wed 60° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

30° Fri 29° Sat 33° Sun 32° Mon 35° Tue 37° Wed 50° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 17 Fri 20 Sat 70 Sun 75 Mon 90 Tue 100 Wed 100 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 12, 2026 8:48 pm CST

Bluff Point, Haley Farm & Mystic–Stonington Weather by Season

Winter

Cold water, strong wind and reduced harbor services limit marine outings while trails can ice.

Spring

Fog, saturated coastal paths and chilly water require conservative paddling choices.

Summer

Sea breeze, harbor traffic and thunderstorm outflow affect boats, rides and events.

Fall

Tropical systems and nor’easters disrupt marinas and low trails as clear intervals favor cooler outings.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Local climate: Eastern Sound maritime climate; annual mean temperature roughly low 50s °F; Fishers Island Sound exposure is greater than inside protected coves.
  • Warmest or primary-use period: June through September is the main boating, paddling and event season, with increasing harbor traffic and afternoon sea breeze.
  • Coldest or limited-access period: December through March brings cold water, strong exposed-shore wind and limited marina services.
  • Primary hazard season: Fog and coastal flooding recur, while tropical systems peak late summer into fall and nor’easters dominate colder months.
  • Best practical window: June and September often favor trails and protected-water outings when visibility and small-craft wind are acceptable.