Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : 7:31 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 03m at 1:27 pm (6.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:32 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8465233
Common Questions About Tides

Branford, CT Tides - Mar 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:006.55:47-0.86:09-0.76:255:41New Moon1Sun
2Mon12:236.512:476.26:35-0.76:52-0.56:245:42Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue1:086.41:345.97:23-0.47:36-0.16:225:43Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed1:536.22:225.68:11-0.18:210.36:215:44Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu2:405.93:125.29:010.29:100.66:195:46First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:295.64:055.09:540.510:031.06:185:47First Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:235.35:024.810:510.811:011.16:165:48First Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:225.16:034.711:490.96:145:49First Quarter8Sun
9Mon6:255.17:024.812:011.212:470.96:135:50Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:245.27:565.012:591.11:410.86:115:51Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:175.48:435.21:530.82:290.66:095:52Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:025.69:255.52:410.63:120.46:085:53Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:435.810:035.73:250.33:520.26:065:55Full Moon13Fri
14Sat10:225.910:406.04:060.04:280.06:055:56Full Moon14Sat
15Sun10:596.011:166.14:46-0.25:04-0.16:035:57Full Moon15Sun
16Mon11:376.011:526.35:25-0.35:40-0.16:015:58Full Moon16Mon
17Tue12:166.06:05-0.46:170.05:595:59Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:316.412:595.86:47-0.46:570.15:586:00Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu1:136.41:445.77:32-0.37:410.35:566:01Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:596.32:345.58:22-0.18:320.55:546:02Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat2:526.13:315.39:200.29:320.75:536:03Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:525.94:355.110:240.410:410.85:516:04Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon5:015.85:445.111:330.511:520.75:496:06Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue6:135.86:545.312:410.45:486:07Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:225.97:575.71:010.51:430.25:466:08Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:236.28:536.12:050.12:39-0.15:446:09Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri9:186.39:436.43:02-0.23:29-0.35:436:10Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:076.410:296.63:54-0.54:15-0.45:416:11New Moon28Sat
29Sun10:546.411:126.74:43-0.64:59-0.45:396:12New Moon29Sun
30Mon11:386.311:546.75:28-0.65:40-0.25:386:13New Moon30Mon
31Tue12:236.16:12-0.56:210.05:366:14Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 4:29 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 7% 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 (7% 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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