Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : in 1h 27m at 12:42 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 7:06 pm (6.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:27 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8465233
Common Questions About Tides

Branford, CT Tides - Oct 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:506.05:156.510:580.711:430.46:476:34First Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:555.96:226.412:060.76:486:32First Quarter2Mon
3Tue7:026.07:296.412:480.41:130.66:496:30Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:066.28:326.51:490.32:160.46:506:29Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:046.59:296.62:470.23:150.26:516:27Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri9:566.810:206.63:400.04:09-0.16:526:25Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:436.911:076.64:28-0.14:57-0.26:546:24Full Moon7Sat
8Sun11:277.011:526.65:120.05:43-0.26:556:22Full Moon8Sun
9Mon12:096.95:550.16:26-0.16:566:21Full Moon9Mon
10Tue12:356.412:506.86:360.37:080.06:576:19Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:186.21:316.67:160.57:500.26:586:17Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu2:016.02:146.47:580.78:330.56:596:16Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri2:465.82:586.18:411.09:180.77:006:14Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat3:335.73:455.99:281.210:060.97:016:13Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:225.54:365.710:191.410:581.17:026:11Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:145.45:305.611:151.411:511.17:036:09Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:095.46:275.512:121.47:046:08Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed7:045.67:245.612:451.11:081.27:066:06Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu7:565.88:175.81:370.92:010.97:076:05Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:446.19:066.02:250.72:520.67:086:03Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat9:296.49:526.23:110.53:390.27:096:02Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun10:116.710:366.43:560.24:25-0.17:106:00New Moon22Sun
23Mon10:547.011:206.54:390.05:11-0.47:115:59New Moon23Mon
24Tue11:377.25:23-0.15:56-0.57:125:58New Moon24Tue
25Wed12:066.612:227.36:08-0.26:44-0.67:145:56New Moon25Wed
26Thu12:536.51:117.36:55-0.17:33-0.57:155:55Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri1:446.42:027.17:460.08:26-0.47:165:53Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat2:386.32:586.98:410.29:23-0.17:175:52Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun2:366.22:586.68:420.49:230.16:184:51First Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:376.14:016.49:470.510:260.26:194:50First Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:416.05:076.210:540.611:290.36:214:48First Quarter31Tue
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 3:54 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (30% illuminated). This places Branford, CT in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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