Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : in 3h 50m at 10:16 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:24 am (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:34 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8465233
Common Questions About Tides

Branford, CT Tides - Apr 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:185.87:525.712:590.71:390.35:336:16Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue8:156.28:436.11:570.22:310.05:326:17Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed9:076.59:326.62:52-0.33:20-0.45:306:18Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu9:586.710:197.03:44-0.74:07-0.65:286:19Full Moon4Thu
5Fri10:476.811:077.24:34-1.04:53-0.75:276:20Full Moon5Fri
6Sat11:366.711:557.35:25-1.15:40-0.75:256:21Full Moon6Sat
7Sun12:276.56:15-1.16:29-0.55:246:22Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:467.21:206.37:08-0.87:21-0.25:226:23Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue1:386.92:156.08:02-0.58:160.25:206:24Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed2:346.53:135.79:00-0.19:170.65:196:25Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:346.14:155.410:020.310:220.85:176:26Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:405.85:215.311:070.611:300.95:166:28Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat5:485.66:275.412:100.75:146:29Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun6:545.57:275.512:350.91:090.75:126:30Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:535.68:195.71:350.72:020.75:116:31Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue8:435.79:045.92:280.52:480.65:096:32Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed9:275.89:436.13:140.33:280.55:086:33Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu10:075.810:206.23:550.24:050.55:066:34New Moon18Thu
19Fri10:455.810:546.34:340.14:410.55:056:35New Moon19Fri
20Sat11:225.811:286.25:100.05:150.65:036:36New Moon20Sat
21Sun11:595.75:460.05:500.75:026:37New Moon21Sun
22Mon12:036.212:375.66:220.16:260.95:006:38Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:396.11:165.57:000.27:041.04:596:39Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed1:175.91:585.47:400.47:461.14:576:40Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu1:595.82:435.38:240.68:341.24:566:41Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri2:475.73:325.39:140.79:281.24:556:43First Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:415.74:265.310:100.810:281.24:536:44First Quarter27Sat
28Sun5:425.76:255.512:090.75:527:45First Quarter28Sun
29Mon6:455.77:245.712:311.01:080.65:507:46First Quarter29Mon
30Tue7:485.98:206.21:330.62:040.45:497:47Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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 1:20 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 32% 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 (32% 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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