Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : in 2h 58m at 8:03 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:595.51:016.06:461.27:240.66:224:46Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat1:415.41:435.87:281.38:080.86:234:45Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun2:265.32:305.78:141.48:580.96:254:44Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon3:155.23:225.69:081.59:521.06:264:43Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue4:095.24:205.610:071.410:490.96:274:42Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed5:055.35:225.711:091.211:450.76:284:41Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu6:035.66:225.812:100.96:294:39Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:576.07:206.012:390.51:080.56:314:38Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:496.58:156.21:310.22:030.06:324:37Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun8:397.09:066.42:20-0.12:56-0.56:334:36Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:277.39:576.53:09-0.33:48-0.86:344:35New Moon11Mon
12Tue10:157.510:476.53:58-0.44:38-1.06:364:34New Moon12Tue
13Wed11:047.511:386.44:47-0.45:29-0.96:374:34New Moon13Wed
14Thu11:557.45:37-0.36:21-0.86:384:33Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:316.212:497.16:30-0.17:16-0.56:394:32Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat1:276.01:466.77:270.28:12-0.16:404:31Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun2:255.82:456.38:270.59:120.26:414:30First Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:265.63:485.99:320.810:130.56:434:29First Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:295.54:525.710:380.911:130.66:444:29First Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:325.65:565.511:430.96:454:28First Quarter20Wed
21Thu6:315.76:555.512:100.612:430.86:464:27Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:255.97:495.51:020.61:380.66:474:27Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat8:116.08:365.51:490.62:270.46:484:26Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:536.29:205.52:330.63:100.26:504:26Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon9:326.210:005.63:130.63:510.16:514:25Full Moon25Mon
26Tue10:086.210:395.53:510.64:290.06:524:25Full Moon26Tue
27Wed10:446.211:175.54:290.75:060.16:534:24Full Moon27Wed
28Thu11:216.111:565.45:060.75:430.16:544:24Full Moon28Thu
29Fri11:586.05:440.86:210.26:554:23Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:355.412:385.96:240.97:010.36:564:23Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 11:11 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 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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