Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : 1:11 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 24m at 7:16 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:38 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8465233
Common Questions About Tides

Branford, CT Tides - Mar 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:476.23:195.79:09-0.29:240.06:255:41First Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:426.14:195.410:100.010:250.26:245:42First Quarter2Tue
3Wed4:446.05:245.311:160.111:310.36:225:43First Quarter3Wed
4Thu5:515.96:325.312:230.16:205:45Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri6:596.07:385.512:380.31:270.06:195:46Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat8:046.28:375.71:420.12:27-0.26:175:47Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun9:016.39:316.02:42-0.23:21-0.46:165:48Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon9:546.510:206.23:37-0.44:10-0.66:145:49Full Moon8Mon
9Tue10:426.511:066.34:27-0.64:56-0.66:125:50Full Moon9Tue
10Wed11:276.411:506.45:14-0.65:39-0.56:115:51Full Moon10Wed
11Thu12:126.25:59-0.56:20-0.36:095:53Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri12:326.312:556.06:43-0.47:01-0.16:075:54Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat1:146.21:395.87:27-0.17:420.26:065:55Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun1:576.02:255.58:110.18:250.56:045:56Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon2:425.83:125.38:580.49:120.86:025:57Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:295.54:035.09:480.610:031.06:015:58Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed4:215.34:584.910:420.810:591.25:595:59Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu5:175.25:564.911:390.911:571.15:576:00Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri6:175.26:535.012:350.85:566:01Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat7:145.47:465.212:541.01:290.75:546:02Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun8:065.68:345.51:470.72:180.45:526:04Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon8:535.99:175.82:360.43:030.25:516:05Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue9:376.19:586.13:220.13:45-0.15:496:06New Moon23Tue
24Wed10:196.310:386.34:05-0.24:26-0.35:476:07New Moon24Wed
25Thu11:016.411:186.64:49-0.55:07-0.45:466:08New Moon25Thu
26Fri11:446.55:32-0.75:48-0.55:446:09New Moon26Fri
27Sat12:016.712:296.46:17-0.76:32-0.45:426:10Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:466.81:186.37:05-0.77:19-0.25:416:11Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon1:346.72:096.17:57-0.58:100.05:396:12Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue2:276.53:055.88:53-0.29:080.25:376:13First Quarter30Tue
31Wed3:256.34:065.69:550.010:120.45:366:14First Quarter31Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8465233)

Common Questions About Branford, CT Tides

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

Slack tide in Branford, CT is approximately 10:13 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 is the moon phase in Branford, CT tonight?

Tonight the moon over Branford, CT is Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated). This places Branford, CT in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

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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