Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : in 1h 38m at 5:32 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:41 am (6.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:30 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8465233
Common Questions About Tides

Branford, CT Tides - Jul 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:326.21:055.76:500.36:590.95:228:28Full Moon1Wed
2Thu1:116.21:435.87:270.37:390.95:228:28Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:506.12:225.98:040.48:200.95:238:27Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat2:316.13:016.08:420.49:040.95:238:27Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun3:136.03:426.19:220.49:510.85:248:27Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon3:595.94:266.210:050.510:420.85:258:27Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:495.75:156.310:520.611:380.75:258:26Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:445.66:086.411:450.75:268:26Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:445.57:066.612:380.612:420.75:278:26Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:475.58:076.71:390.41:420.75:278:25Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:495.69:086.92:410.22:440.65:288:25Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:495.810:067.03:400.03:450.45:298:24Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:466.011:037.14:37-0.24:440.25:298:24New Moon13Mon
14Tue11:416.311:587.15:32-0.45:410.15:308:23New Moon14Tue
15Wed12:346.46:24-0.46:360.05:318:23New Moon15Wed
16Thu12:527.01:276.57:14-0.47:310.15:328:22Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri1:456.82:196.68:03-0.38:260.25:338:21Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat2:386.53:106.68:52-0.19:200.45:348:21Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun3:306.24:016.59:410.210:160.55:348:20First Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:245.84:526.310:310.611:120.75:358:19First Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:195.55:456.211:220.95:368:18First Quarter21Tue
22Wed6:165.36:396.012:090.912:161.25:378:18First Quarter22Wed
23Thu7:165.17:356.01:060.91:111.45:388:17Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri8:145.18:295.92:010.92:051.45:398:16Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat9:075.29:206.02:530.92:581.45:408:15Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:565.410:066.13:410.83:471.25:418:14Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:395.610:496.24:260.64:321.15:428:13Full Moon27Mon
28Tue11:205.711:296.35:070.55:140.95:438:12Full Moon28Tue
29Wed11:595.85:450.45:550.85:448:11Full Moon29Wed
30Thu12:086.312:366.06:220.36:340.75:448:10Full Moon30Thu
31Fri12:466.31:136.16:580.27:140.65:458:09Waning Gibbous31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8465233)

Common Questions About Branford, CT Tides

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When is the lowest tide this week in Branford, CT?

The lowest tide this week in Branford, CT is -0.4 ft on Wednesday, Jul 15 at 6:24 am.

When is the highest tide this week in Branford, CT?

The highest tide this week in Branford, CT is 7.1 ft on Tuesday, Jul 14 at 11:58 pm — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Branford, CT today?

Slack tide in Branford, CT is approximately 8:36 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Branford, CT?

Branford, CT is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 0% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Branford, CT tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Branford, CT?

Tide predictions for Branford, CT come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Branford, CT?

Tide data for Branford, CT is sourced from NOAA Station #8465233. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8465233.

What time is high tide in Branford, CT today?

High tides in Branford, CT today: 11:41 am (6.3 ft), 11:58 pm (7.1 ft). The 11:58 pm high of 7.1 ft is notably higher than the other — known as diurnal inequality, common on coasts influenced by lunar declination.

What time is low tide in Branford, CT today?

Low tides in Branford, CT today: 5:32 am (-0.4 ft), 5:41 pm (0.1 ft). The 5:32 am low of -0.4 ft is a minus tide — water below the MLLW reference datum, which can expose tidepools, mudflats, and shellfish beds not normally accessible.

What is the tidal range in Branford, CT today?

Today's tidal range in Branford, CT is 7.5 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 6.0 ft, so today's swing is above-average.

What is the moon phase in Branford, CT tonight?

Tonight the moon over Branford, CT is New Moon (0% illuminated). This places Branford, CT in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

What type of tides does Branford, CT have — semi-diurnal, diurnal, or mixed?

Branford, CT has semi-diurnal tides — two high tides and two low tides roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes, with similar heights.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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