Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : in 5h 52m at 9:20 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:30 am (6.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:34 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8465233
Common Questions About Tides

Branford, CT Tides - Aug 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:186.16:070.06:190.45:468:08Full Moon1Thu
2Fri12:336.61:036.26:510.17:060.55:478:07Full Moon2Fri
3Sat1:186.51:476.27:330.27:520.65:488:06Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun2:036.22:306.28:130.48:370.75:498:04Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon2:476.03:136.18:540.69:230.95:508:03Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue3:335.73:566.09:350.910:111.05:518:02Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed4:205.54:415.910:191.111:011.15:528:01Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu5:105.35:295.811:061.411:551.25:538:00Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri6:055.16:215.711:581.55:547:58Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat7:025.07:165.712:501.212:531.65:557:57Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun7:595.18:125.81:451.11:481.65:567:56Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon8:535.29:046.02:381.02:431.45:577:54Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue9:435.59:536.23:290.83:341.25:587:53Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed10:285.710:396.54:160.54:220.95:597:52New Moon14Wed
15Thu11:126.011:246.75:010.35:090.56:007:50New Moon15Thu
16Fri11:556.35:430.05:550.36:017:49New Moon16Fri
17Sat12:086.812:386.56:26-0.26:410.16:027:47New Moon17Sat
18Sun12:546.81:226.87:08-0.27:290.06:037:46Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon1:416.82:086.97:52-0.28:19-0.16:047:44Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue2:306.62:577.08:38-0.19:130.06:057:43Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed3:226.43:486.99:280.110:100.26:067:41First Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:176.14:446.810:220.411:110.46:077:40First Quarter22Thu
23Fri5:175.85:446.611:220.76:087:38First Quarter23Fri
24Sat6:225.66:496.512:150.512:260.96:097:37First Quarter24Sat
25Sun7:305.57:556.41:200.61:320.96:107:35Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon8:355.68:586.52:230.52:360.96:117:34Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue9:345.89:546.53:220.43:350.76:127:32Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed10:276.010:456.64:150.34:280.66:137:31Full Moon28Wed
29Thu11:136.211:306.65:020.25:170.56:147:29Full Moon29Thu
30Fri11:566.35:450.26:020.46:157:27Full Moon30Fri
31Sat12:136.512:376.46:240.36:440.46:167:26Full 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 12:25 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 23% 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 Waxing Crescent (23% 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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