Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : 7:14 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 12m at 12:52 am (7.0 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 - Aug 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:585.74:216.29:590.810:390.85:468:08First Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:475.55:096.310:460.911:350.85:478:07First Quarter2Sun
3Mon5:425.46:046.311:401.15:488:06First Quarter3Mon
4Tue6:445.37:056.412:360.812:411.15:498:05Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:485.48:096.51:390.61:451.05:508:04Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu8:515.69:116.72:410.42:490.85:518:03Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri9:505.810:107.03:410.23:500.55:528:01Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:466.211:067.14:37-0.14:480.25:538:00Full Moon8Sat
9Sun11:406.55:29-0.45:44-0.15:547:59Full Moon9Sun
10Mon12:007.212:326.76:19-0.56:39-0.25:557:58Full Moon10Mon
11Tue12:527.11:236.97:08-0.57:32-0.25:567:56Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed1:446.92:146.97:56-0.38:26-0.15:577:55Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu2:376.63:046.98:45-0.19:210.25:587:54Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri3:296.23:566.79:340.310:170.45:597:52Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:245.84:486.510:260.711:150.76:007:51Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:215.55:446.211:211.06:017:49Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:215.36:436.012:140.912:191.36:027:48Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue7:235.27:435.91:131.01:181.46:037:47Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:225.38:405.92:101.02:151.46:047:45Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:155.49:316.03:030.93:091.36:057:44Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:025.610:166.13:500.83:571.16:067:42Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:445.810:576.24:320.74:400.96:077:41New Moon22Sat
23Sun11:236.011:356.35:110.55:210.86:087:39New Moon23Sun
24Mon12:006.15:470.45:590.66:097:38New Moon24Mon
25Tue12:126.312:356.26:220.46:370.66:107:36New Moon25Tue
26Wed12:486.21:106.36:550.47:150.56:117:34Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:256.21:456.47:290.57:530.56:127:33Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri2:036.02:226.48:040.68:340.56:137:31Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat2:445.93:026.48:420.79:190.66:147:30Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun3:295.73:476.49:250.910:100.76:157:28First Quarter30Sun
31Mon4:205.54:396.310:161.111:090.86:167:26First Quarter31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8465233)

Common Questions About Branford, CT Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Branford, CT today?

Slack tide in Branford, CT is approximately 4:03 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA