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 4h 27m 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 - Dec 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:175.31:205.87:061.07:440.46:574:23Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon2:005.32:065.77:521.08:310.46:584:22Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue2:475.32:565.78:431.09:210.56:594:22Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:385.33:515.69:400.910:140.47:004:22Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:325.54:495.610:400.811:080.37:014:22Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:285.85:505.611:420.57:024:22Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:246.16:515.712:030.212:420.17:034:22Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:196.57:495.812:570.01:40-0.37:044:22Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon8:126.98:445.91:51-0.22:36-0.67:054:22Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue9:047.19:376.02:44-0.33:29-0.97:064:22New Moon10Tue
11Wed9:557.210:306.13:36-0.44:22-1.07:064:22New Moon11Wed
12Thu10:477.211:226.04:28-0.55:13-1.07:074:22New Moon12Thu
13Fri11:397.05:21-0.46:05-0.87:084:22Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:156.012:326.86:15-0.26:57-0.67:094:22Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:095.81:276.47:100.07:50-0.37:094:23Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:045.72:236.18:070.38:440.07:104:23Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue3:005.63:195.79:060.59:390.27:114:23First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:575.54:175.410:070.710:330.57:114:24First Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:535.55:165.111:080.711:260.67:124:24First Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:495.56:155.012:070.77:134:24First Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:435.67:115.012:180.71:020.67:134:25Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:335.78:035.01:080.71:530.47:144:25Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon8:195.88:505.11:550.72:390.27:144:26Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:015.99:335.22:400.73:220.17:144:27Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed9:415.910:145.33:230.64:030.07:154:27Full Moon25Wed
26Thu10:215.910:545.34:040.64:43-0.17:154:28Full Moon26Thu
27Fri10:595.911:335.34:440.55:21-0.17:164:28Full Moon27Fri
28Sat11:385.95:240.56:00-0.17:164:29Full Moon28Sat
29Sun12:125.312:185.96:040.56:40-0.17:164:30Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:535.41:005.96:460.47:21-0.17:164:31Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue1:365.41:455.87:320.48:00-0.17:164:31Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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