Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : 8:26 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 06m at 2:19 pm (6.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:33 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8465233
Common Questions About Tides

Branford, CT Tides - Sep 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:546.31:166.47:010.47:240.56:177:24Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon1:356.21:546.37:380.68:050.66:187:22Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue2:165.92:336.28:140.88:460.86:197:21Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed2:585.73:126.18:531.19:300.96:207:19Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu3:435.53:555.99:341.310:171.16:217:17Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:315.34:425.810:211.511:091.36:227:16Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:235.15:355.611:151.76:237:14Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun6:205.16:335.612:061.312:131.76:247:12Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon7:195.17:345.71:041.31:131.66:257:11Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:165.38:316.02:011.12:101.46:267:09Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed9:085.69:236.32:540.83:051.06:277:07Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu9:566.010:126.63:430.53:550.66:287:06Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:406.410:586.84:280.24:440.26:297:04New Moon13Fri
14Sat11:246.811:446.95:12-0.15:32-0.16:307:02New Moon14Sat
15Sun12:087.15:55-0.36:19-0.46:317:00New Moon15Sun
16Mon12:306.912:547.36:39-0.47:08-0.46:326:59Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue1:196.81:417.37:24-0.37:59-0.46:336:57Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed2:096.62:317.38:12-0.18:53-0.26:346:55Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu3:036.33:257.19:050.29:510.16:356:54Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:006.04:236.810:020.610:530.46:366:52First Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:025.75:276.511:060.911:590.66:376:50First Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:095.66:356.212:141.06:386:48First Quarter22Sun
23Mon7:185.67:446.21:050.71:221.16:396:47Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:235.78:466.22:080.72:260.96:406:45Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed9:206.09:416.33:050.63:240.76:416:43Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu10:096.210:286.43:540.54:140.56:426:42Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:526.411:106.44:380.44:590.46:436:40Full Moon27Fri
28Sat11:316.511:506.35:170.45:410.36:456:38Full Moon28Sat
29Sun12:076.55:540.46:190.36:466:36Full Moon29Sun
30Mon12:286.212:436.56:280.66:570.46:476:35Full Moon30Mon
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 5:22 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 maximum.

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 (14% illuminated). This places Branford, CT in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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