Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Branford, CT.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 11m at 4:37 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:46 am (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:29 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8465233
Common Questions About Tides

Branford, CT Tides - Apr 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:066.34:475.510:360.110:520.56:347:16First Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:115.95:535.411:410.46:327:17First Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:215.77:015.412:010.712:480.56:307:18First Quarter3Tue
4Wed7:315.68:065.61:100.71:510.56:297:19Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:355.79:035.82:140.52:470.46:277:20Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri9:305.89:526.13:120.33:370.36:267:21Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:185.910:356.24:030.14:210.36:247:22Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:005.911:146.34:470.05:010.36:227:23Full Moon8Sun
9Mon11:405.911:516.45:28-0.15:390.36:217:24Full Moon9Mon
10Tue12:185.86:06-0.16:140.46:197:25Full Moon10Tue
11Wed12:276.312:565.86:43-0.16:500.66:177:26Full Moon11Wed
12Thu1:036.21:345.77:190.07:270.76:167:27Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:406.12:145.57:570.28:050.96:147:28Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat2:195.92:555.48:370.48:461.16:137:29Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun3:015.73:395.39:200.69:321.26:117:30Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon3:475.64:265.210:070.810:241.36:107:32Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:385.55:175.211:000.911:201.26:087:33Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:355.46:125.311:550.96:077:34Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:345.57:095.512:201.112:510.86:057:35Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:335.68:035.81:190.81:450.66:047:36Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:305.88:546.32:160.42:370.46:027:37Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:236.19:436.73:100.03:260.16:017:38Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:146.310:317.14:02-0.44:15-0.15:597:39New Moon23Mon
24Tue11:046.411:197.34:53-0.75:03-0.35:587:40New Moon24Tue
25Wed11:546.55:44-0.95:52-0.35:567:41New Moon25Wed
26Thu12:087.412:456.46:34-0.96:43-0.25:557:42New Moon26Thu
27Fri1:007.31:386.37:27-0.87:36-0.15:537:43Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat1:547.02:336.18:21-0.58:330.25:527:44Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun2:516.73:316.09:18-0.29:340.45:517:45Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon3:516.34:325.810:180.210:390.75:497:47First Quarter30Mon
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 7:41 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 5% 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 Waning Crescent (5% 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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