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 3h 43m 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 - Dec 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:266.26:545.612:030.212:440.26:574:23Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:236.37:515.712:590.21:410.16:584:22Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun8:146.48:425.71:520.22:33-0.16:594:22Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:006.49:285.72:400.23:20-0.27:004:22Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:436.410:105.83:250.24:02-0.27:014:22Full Moon5Tue
6Wed10:226.410:515.84:060.34:42-0.27:024:22Full Moon6Wed
7Thu11:016.311:315.74:460.35:20-0.27:034:22Full Moon7Thu
8Fri11:396.25:250.45:58-0.17:044:22Full Moon8Fri
9Sat12:105.712:186.06:040.56:360.07:044:22Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:505.612:585.96:440.57:150.17:054:22Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon1:315.51:395.87:260.67:550.27:064:22Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue2:135.52:235.68:100.78:380.37:074:22Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed2:575.53:095.58:580.79:230.47:084:22Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:435.53:595.49:500.710:120.57:084:22Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:325.64:545.310:460.711:040.47:094:22Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:255.85:515.311:430.511:580.47:104:23Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun6:196.06:495.412:400.27:114:23Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:146.37:465.612:530.21:36-0.27:114:23Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue8:086.68:405.81:47-0.12:31-0.57:124:24Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:006.99:336.12:41-0.33:24-0.87:124:24New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:527.110:256.23:34-0.64:16-1.17:134:25New Moon21Thu
22Fri10:447.211:176.34:28-0.75:08-1.27:134:25New Moon22Fri
23Sat11:377.15:21-0.85:59-1.27:144:26Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:106.412:317.06:16-0.76:52-1.17:144:26Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon1:056.41:266.77:12-0.67:45-0.97:154:27Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue2:016.32:236.38:10-0.48:40-0.67:154:27Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed2:586.23:216.09:11-0.19:36-0.37:154:28First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:566.14:215.610:130.010:34-0.17:164:29First Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:556.05:235.411:160.211:320.27:164:30First Quarter29Fri
30Sat5:555.96:255.212:170.27:164:30First Quarter30Sat
31Sun6:535.97:245.212:290.31:150.17:164:31Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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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