Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Branford, CT.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 26m at 12:09 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:16 am (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:36 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8465233
Common Questions About Tides

Branford, CT Tides - Jul 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:096.81:486.27:35-0.27:470.45:228:28Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon2:016.82:396.38:24-0.28:410.35:228:28Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue2:546.63:326.49:15-0.29:390.35:238:27Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed3:506.54:276.510:080.010:390.45:238:27First Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:486.25:246.611:040.111:420.45:248:27First Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:496.06:226.612:000.35:258:27First Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:525.87:216.712:440.312:580.45:258:26Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:555.78:196.71:460.31:560.55:268:26Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:555.79:156.82:450.12:530.65:278:25Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:515.810:076.83:410.03:480.65:278:25Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:425.910:556.74:330.04:390.65:288:25Full Moon11Wed
12Thu11:305.911:426.65:200.05:270.65:298:24Full Moon12Thu
13Fri12:155.96:040.06:130.75:298:24Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:266.512:595.96:460.16:570.75:308:23Full Moon14Sat
15Sun1:096.31:415.97:270.37:400.85:318:22Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:526.22:235.98:060.48:230.95:328:22Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:356.03:055.98:460.69:071.05:338:21Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed3:195.83:475.99:260.79:541.15:348:20Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu4:045.64:305.810:080.910:421.15:348:20Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:515.45:155.810:521.111:341.25:358:19Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:425.26:035.811:401.25:368:18Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:375.16:545.912:271.112:311.35:378:17Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon7:335.17:476.01:221.01:241.35:388:17Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue8:295.28:406.22:160.82:181.25:398:16Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed9:215.49:326.43:090.63:121.05:408:15Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:125.710:226.64:000.34:040.85:418:14Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:005.911:126.94:500.14:560.55:428:13New Moon27Fri
28Sat11:486.25:38-0.25:470.25:438:12New Moon28Sat
29Sun12:027.012:376.46:26-0.36:380.05:448:11New Moon29Sun
30Mon12:527.11:276.67:14-0.47:31-0.15:458:10Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue1:447.02:186.88:02-0.48:25-0.15:458:09Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 3:12 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 is the moon phase in Branford, CT tonight?

Tonight the moon over Branford, CT is First Quarter (52% illuminated). This places Branford, CT in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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