Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : in 3h 57m at 6:36 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:52 am (7.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:31 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8465233
Common Questions About Tides

Branford, CT Tides - Apr 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:335.810:456.14:190.14:320.45:336:16Full Moon1Fri
2Sat11:095.811:196.24:57-0.15:070.45:316:17Full Moon2Sat
3Sun12:465.86:33-0.16:410.46:307:18Full Moon3Sun
4Mon12:546.21:245.77:11-0.17:180.56:287:19Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue1:306.22:045.67:500.07:570.66:267:20Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed2:116.22:485.58:330.18:410.86:257:21Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu2:576.13:375.49:220.39:330.96:237:22Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri3:505.94:325.310:180.510:331.06:217:24Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:505.85:345.311:210.611:400.96:207:25Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:575.86:405.412:260.66:187:26Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon7:065.97:445.712:490.71:290.46:177:27Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue8:126.08:446.11:550.42:280.16:157:28Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:126.39:396.52:570.03:22-0.16:147:29Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:066.410:296.93:54-0.44:13-0.36:127:30Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri10:576.511:167.14:47-0.75:01-0.46:107:31New Moon15Fri
16Sat11:466.55:37-0.85:47-0.36:097:32New Moon16Sat
17Sun12:037.112:356.46:25-0.86:33-0.26:077:33New Moon17Sun
18Mon12:497.01:236.27:12-0.67:190.16:067:34Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue1:356.82:115.97:59-0.38:070.46:047:35Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed2:236.43:015.78:470.08:570.86:037:36Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu3:136.03:525.59:380.49:501.16:017:37Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:075.74:465.310:320.810:481.36:007:39First Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:045.45:435.211:271.011:481.35:587:40First Quarter23Sat
24Sun6:045.26:415.212:241.25:577:41First Quarter24Sun
25Mon7:055.27:365.412:471.31:181.25:567:42First Quarter25Mon
26Tue8:025.28:275.61:441.12:081.15:547:43Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed8:535.39:135.82:360.92:541.05:537:44Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu9:395.59:546.03:230.63:360.95:517:45Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:215.610:326.24:070.44:160.85:507:46Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:015.711:096.44:480.24:550.75:497:47Full Moon30Sat
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 9:44 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 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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