41.2617’ N, 72.8183’ W

Branford, CT

65°
H -°
L 58°
NNW
7mph
High tide
4:51 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, October 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : 10:54 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 26m at 4:51 am (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 6:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:50 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (49% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8465233
Common Questions About Tides

Branford, CT Tides - Oct 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:526.03:096.78:480.69:390.46:486:33Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri3:495.84:086.59:470.910:420.66:496:31Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:515.65:146.310:541.011:490.76:506:30Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:595.66:246.112:051.16:516:28Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon7:085.77:346.212:550.71:150.96:526:26Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue8:136.08:386.31:580.62:200.76:536:25Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed9:116.39:346.42:550.43:190.46:546:23Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu10:016.610:246.43:450.24:120.16:556:21Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:476.811:106.44:320.15:000.06:566:20New Moon9Fri
10Sat11:296.911:546.35:140.15:45-0.16:576:18New Moon10Sat
11Sun12:096.95:550.36:270.06:586:17New Moon11Sun
12Mon12:366.112:496.86:340.57:080.16:596:15Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue1:186.01:296.57:140.77:490.37:016:13Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed2:015.82:116.37:551.08:310.67:026:12Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu2:465.62:556.08:381.39:170.97:036:10Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri3:335.43:445.89:261.510:061.17:046:09First Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:235.24:365.610:191.610:591.27:056:07First Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:175.25:335.511:171.711:551.37:066:06First Quarter18Sun
19Mon6:135.26:325.412:151.67:076:04First Quarter19Mon
20Tue7:095.47:285.512:491.21:121.47:086:03First Quarter20Tue
21Wed8:005.68:215.71:401.02:061.17:096:01Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu8:476.09:095.92:270.82:550.77:116:00Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri9:306.39:546.13:110.63:420.37:125:58Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat10:116.710:376.23:530.44:270.07:135:57Full Moon24Sat
25Sun10:517.011:216.34:350.25:12-0.37:145:56Full Moon25Sun
26Mon11:337.15:180.15:57-0.47:155:54Full Moon26Mon
27Tue12:066.312:187.26:020.16:44-0.47:165:53Full Moon27Tue
28Wed12:536.21:067.16:480.17:34-0.37:185:51Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu1:446.11:586.97:390.38:27-0.17:195:50Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri2:385.92:556.78:360.59:260.27:205:49Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat3:375.83:576.49:380.710:280.47:215:48Third Quarter31Sat
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 0.0 ft on Friday, Oct 9 at 5:00 pm.

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

The highest tide this week in Branford, CT is 6.8 ft on Friday, Oct 9 at 10:47 am — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

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

Branford, CT is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 49% 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 minimum.

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: 4:51 am (5.6 ft), 5:14 pm (6.3 ft). The 5:14 pm high of 6.3 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: 10:54 am (1.0 ft), 11:49 pm (0.7 ft).

What is the tidal range in Branford, CT today?

Today's tidal range in Branford, CT is 5.5 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 5.9 ft, so today's swing is typical.

What is the moon phase in Branford, CT tonight?

Tonight the moon over Branford, CT is Third Quarter (49% illuminated). This places Branford, CT in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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