Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : in 5h 22m at 7:14 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:035.83:365.89:150.69:361.15:218:28Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu3:465.74:185.99:560.710:241.15:228:28First Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:325.65:026.010:390.811:161.05:228:27First Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:225.45:496.111:260.95:238:27First Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:175.36:406.212:100.912:171.05:238:27First Quarter5Sun
6Mon7:155.37:356.41:070.71:111.05:248:27Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue8:155.48:326.62:050.52:080.95:258:26Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:135.69:286.83:020.23:060.75:258:26Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:095.810:247.03:590.04:040.55:268:26Full Moon9Thu
10Fri11:036.011:197.14:54-0.25:010.35:278:25Full Moon10Fri
11Sat11:576.25:47-0.45:570.15:278:25Full Moon11Sat
12Sun12:147.212:516.46:39-0.56:530.05:288:24Full Moon12Sun
13Mon1:097.11:456.57:31-0.57:500.05:298:24Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue2:046.92:396.68:23-0.48:470.15:308:23Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed3:006.63:346.69:14-0.29:460.25:308:23Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu3:566.34:286.610:070.110:460.45:318:22Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:535.95:246.511:000.411:460.55:328:22Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:525.66:206.411:550.75:338:21Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:535.47:176.312:470.612:520.95:348:20Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon7:545.38:136.21:450.71:481.15:358:20Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue8:515.39:066.22:410.62:421.25:368:19Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed9:435.49:556.23:320.63:341.25:368:18Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:295.610:406.24:190.54:211.15:378:17Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:125.711:216.25:010.55:051.05:388:16New Moon24Fri
25Sat11:525.85:400.45:460.95:398:15New Moon25Sat
26Sun12:006.212:305.86:180.46:250.95:408:14New Moon26Sun
27Mon12:386.21:085.96:530.47:030.85:418:14New Moon27Mon
28Tue1:166.11:446.07:290.47:420.85:428:13Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed1:546.12:216.08:040.58:220.85:438:12Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu2:336.02:596.18:390.59:040.85:448:11Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri3:135.83:386.29:170.79:490.85:458:09Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 10:20 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 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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