Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : in 2h 34m at 11:22 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:335.47:054.812:070.912:540.67:174:33Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:235.57:574.912:570.81:450.47:174:33Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu8:095.78:445.01:460.72:320.27:174:34Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:545.99:295.22:330.63:180.07:174:35Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat9:376.010:115.33:190.44:01-0.27:174:36Full Moon5Sat
6Sun10:206.210:545.44:030.24:44-0.47:174:37Full Moon6Sun
7Mon11:036.311:375.64:470.15:27-0.57:164:38Full Moon7Mon
8Tue11:486.45:32-0.16:11-0.67:164:39Full Moon8Tue
9Wed12:225.712:346.46:19-0.26:56-0.67:164:40Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:085.81:236.37:09-0.27:43-0.67:164:41Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri1:585.92:156.18:02-0.28:33-0.57:164:42Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat2:506.03:105.98:59-0.19:25-0.37:154:43Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:446.04:085.610:010.010:21-0.27:154:44Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:426.15:115.311:040.011:200.07:144:45Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:436.16:155.212:080.07:144:47Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:446.17:205.212:200.11:11-0.17:144:48Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:446.28:205.31:210.12:11-0.37:134:49Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:416.39:155.42:190.13:07-0.47:134:50Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:336.310:065.53:140.03:58-0.57:124:51New Moon19Sat
20Sun10:226.310:535.54:05-0.14:45-0.57:114:52New Moon20Sun
21Mon11:086.211:385.54:53-0.15:28-0.47:114:54New Moon21Mon
22Tue11:536.15:380.06:10-0.37:104:55New Moon22Tue
23Wed12:215.512:365.96:220.16:50-0.17:094:56Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu1:045.51:195.77:050.27:300.07:094:57Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri1:465.42:025.47:500.48:100.27:084:58Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat2:285.42:475.28:360.58:510.47:075:00Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun3:125.33:354.99:240.69:360.77:065:01First Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:575.34:264.710:160.710:240.87:055:02First Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:475.25:214.611:110.711:171.07:055:03First Quarter29Tue
30Wed5:405.26:194.612:070.77:045:05First Quarter30Wed
31Thu6:355.37:164.712:121.01:030.67:035:06Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 2:33 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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