Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Branford, CT.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:09 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 56m at 5:45 pm (6.2 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 - Dec 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:395.46:015.211:491.06:574:23First Quarter1Sat
2Sun6:325.56:565.212:080.812:440.96:584:22Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:215.77:465.212:570.81:350.66:594:22Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:065.98:335.31:420.72:220.47:004:22Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed8:476.09:165.42:260.63:050.27:014:22Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu9:266.19:575.53:070.63:460.07:024:22Full Moon6Thu
7Fri10:046.210:375.53:470.54:26-0.17:034:22Full Moon7Fri
8Sat10:426.311:175.54:270.55:06-0.27:044:22Full Moon8Sat
9Sun11:226.311:585.55:080.55:47-0.27:054:22Full Moon9Sun
10Mon12:046.25:500.56:30-0.17:064:22Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:425.512:506.26:350.57:16-0.17:074:22Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed1:295.51:396.17:240.58:050.07:074:22Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu2:205.52:336.08:190.58:580.07:084:22Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri3:145.63:305.89:190.59:540.07:094:22Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:115.74:325.710:220.410:520.07:104:23Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:115.95:355.611:270.311:500.07:104:23Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:116.26:395.612:300.07:114:23Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:096.47:405.712:47-0.11:31-0.37:124:24Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:056.78:365.71:43-0.22:28-0.57:124:24Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu8:576.89:305.82:37-0.33:22-0.77:134:25Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri9:476.910:205.83:28-0.34:12-0.87:134:25New Moon21Fri
22Sat10:366.811:095.84:19-0.35:00-0.87:144:26New Moon22Sat
23Sun11:236.711:575.75:07-0.25:47-0.67:144:26New Moon23Sun
24Mon12:116.45:550.06:33-0.47:154:27Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:445.612:586.26:430.27:18-0.27:154:27Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed1:325.51:465.97:310.48:040.17:154:28Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu2:205.42:355.68:210.68:500.37:164:29Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri3:085.33:255.39:130.89:380.57:164:29First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:575.34:175.110:070.810:260.77:164:30First Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:485.35:124.911:030.911:160.87:164:31First Quarter30Sun
31Mon5:405.36:084.811:580.87:164:32First Quarter31Mon
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 8:57 pm — 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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