Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : in 4m at 3:45 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:06 pm (7.0 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 - Sep 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:105.59:266.12:541.03:071.16:177:24Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:555.810:106.33:400.73:540.86:187:23Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:366.110:536.54:220.44:390.56:197:21Full Moon3Mon
4Tue11:166.511:346.65:030.25:230.26:207:19Full Moon4Tue
5Wed11:556.75:420.06:060.06:217:18Full Moon5Wed
6Thu12:166.712:367.06:22-0.16:50-0.16:227:16Full Moon6Thu
7Fri1:006.61:197.17:03-0.17:36-0.26:237:14Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat1:466.52:057.17:460.08:26-0.16:247:13Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:356.32:547.08:340.29:190.26:257:11Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon3:286.03:496.89:270.510:190.46:267:09Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:275.84:496.510:280.811:230.66:277:08Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:315.65:566.311:351.06:287:06Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:405.67:076.312:310.712:441.06:297:04Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:485.78:146.31:370.71:520.96:307:03Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:516.09:156.42:380.52:550.76:317:01Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:466.310:086.53:320.33:510.46:326:59Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:346.510:556.54:210.24:420.26:336:57New Moon17Mon
18Tue11:186.711:396.55:050.15:280.16:346:56New Moon18Tue
19Wed11:596.85:460.26:110.16:356:54New Moon19Wed
20Thu12:216.312:386.76:240.36:520.26:366:52New Moon20Thu
21Fri1:026.21:176.67:020.67:320.36:376:51Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:436.01:566.47:400.88:130.56:386:49Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun2:265.82:376.28:201.18:560.86:396:47Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon3:105.53:216.09:031.39:421.06:406:45Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue3:575.44:105.89:511.510:331.26:416:44First Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:495.25:035.610:441.711:281.36:426:42First Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:445.16:015.511:431.76:436:40First Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:425.27:015.612:251.312:421.66:446:39First Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:385.47:575.81:201.21:391.46:456:37Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun8:295.78:496.02:121.02:321.06:466:35Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 6:55 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 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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