Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : 12:16 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 14m at 6:16 am (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:37 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8465233
Common Questions About Tides

Branford, CT Tides - Mar 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:235.910:445.64:080.24:330.06:245:42New Moon1Thu
2Fri11:015.911:205.74:470.15:090.06:235:43New Moon2Fri
3Sat11:385.911:555.85:240.05:430.06:215:44New Moon3Sat
4Sun12:145.86:010.06:160.16:205:45New Moon4Sun
5Mon12:305.812:515.76:380.06:500.26:185:46Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue1:055.81:295.57:150.17:260.36:165:48Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed1:415.82:095.47:550.28:040.56:155:49Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu2:205.72:545.28:390.38:470.76:135:50Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri3:055.63:435.09:300.59:390.86:125:51First Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:575.64:404.910:280.610:380.96:105:52First Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:575.65:435.011:310.611:440.86:085:53First Quarter11Sun
12Mon6:045.76:485.112:360.46:075:54Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:105.97:495.512:490.51:370.16:055:55Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed8:126.28:455.91:520.12:34-0.26:035:56Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu9:086.69:376.32:50-0.33:27-0.66:025:58Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:016.810:276.73:45-0.74:17-0.86:005:59Full Moon16Fri
17Sat10:526.911:166.94:38-1.05:04-1.05:586:00Full Moon17Sat
18Sun11:426.85:29-1.15:52-0.95:576:01Full Moon18Sun
19Mon12:057.012:336.66:20-1.16:39-0.75:556:02Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:557.01:246.37:12-0.97:28-0.45:536:03Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed1:456.72:176.08:05-0.58:200.05:526:04Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu2:386.43:125.69:00-0.19:150.45:506:05Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:336.04:105.39:590.210:150.75:486:06Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:335.75:125.111:000.611:180.95:466:07Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun5:375.56:165.112:020.75:456:08Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon6:425.47:175.212:211.01:010.85:436:10Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue7:415.48:105.41:200.91:540.75:416:11Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed8:325.68:565.62:130.72:410.65:406:12Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu9:175.79:375.83:000.53:230.45:386:13Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri9:575.810:145.93:430.34:000.35:366:14New Moon30Fri
31Sat10:355.910:496.14:220.14:360.35:356:15New Moon31Sat
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 9:16 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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