Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : 6:36 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 39m at 12:34 pm (6.4 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 - Jun 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:016.712:405.86:28-0.16:340.75:208:18Full Moon1Wed
2Thu12:486.71:285.97:15-0.17:240.65:198:18Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:386.72:185.98:04-0.18:170.65:198:19Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat2:326.63:116.08:560.09:140.65:198:20Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun3:276.44:076.19:490.110:150.65:188:20Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:266.35:046.210:450.211:180.65:188:21Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:266.16:036.411:420.25:188:22Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed6:295.97:026.512:220.512:390.35:188:22Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu7:325.88:006.71:240.31:360.45:178:23Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri8:335.88:556.82:240.22:310.45:178:23Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:295.89:466.83:210.03:250.55:178:24Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:225.810:356.84:13-0.14:160.55:178:24New Moon12Sun
13Mon11:115.911:216.75:02-0.15:050.65:178:25New Moon13Mon
14Tue11:585.95:48-0.15:520.75:178:25New Moon14Tue
15Wed12:076.612:435.86:320.06:370.85:178:26New Moon15Wed
16Thu12:516.41:275.87:150.27:220.95:178:26Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri1:366.22:115.87:560.48:061.05:178:26Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat2:206.02:555.78:380.68:521.15:178:27Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun3:055.83:395.79:200.79:391.25:178:27Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon3:515.64:245.710:030.910:291.25:188:27First Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:395.45:105.710:471.011:211.25:188:27First Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:295.25:575.811:331.25:188:28First Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:225.16:465.812:141.212:211.35:188:28First Quarter23Thu
24Fri7:175.17:366.01:071.11:111.35:198:28Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat8:125.18:256.12:000.92:031.35:198:28Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:055.29:156.32:520.72:541.25:198:28Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:555.410:036.53:430.43:451.05:208:28Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:435.610:526.74:320.24:360.85:208:28Full Moon28Tue
29Wed11:315.811:426.85:200.05:260.65:218:28Full Moon29Wed
30Thu12:206.06:09-0.26:170.45:218:28Full Moon30Thu
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 3:35 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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