Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : 12:42 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 56m at 6:44 am (5.5 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 - Mar 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:245.58:495.42:020.52:350.36:245:42Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:095.79:315.62:490.33:180.16:235:43Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun9:495.910:105.83:320.13:580.06:215:44Full Moon3Sun
4Mon10:286.010:476.04:13-0.14:36-0.16:195:45Full Moon4Mon
5Tue11:066.011:246.14:52-0.35:13-0.26:185:46Full Moon5Tue
6Wed11:436.15:31-0.45:49-0.26:165:48Full Moon6Wed
7Thu12:016.212:226.06:10-0.46:27-0.26:155:49Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:406.21:046.06:51-0.47:07-0.16:135:50Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat1:216.31:485.97:36-0.37:510.06:115:51Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun2:076.22:375.78:25-0.28:410.16:105:52Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon2:586.13:315.69:200.09:380.36:085:53Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:556.04:325.510:210.110:410.36:065:54Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed4:586.05:375.511:260.111:480.36:055:55Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu6:066.06:435.612:310.06:035:57Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri7:126.27:465.912:540.11:33-0.26:015:58Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat8:146.48:436.31:57-0.22:30-0.46:005:59Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun9:106.69:366.62:55-0.63:23-0.65:586:00Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:026.710:256.83:48-0.84:13-0.85:566:01New Moon18Mon
19Tue10:516.711:126.84:39-0.94:59-0.85:556:02New Moon19Tue
20Wed11:386.611:586.85:27-0.95:45-0.65:536:03New Moon20Wed
21Thu12:256.46:14-0.86:29-0.45:516:04Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:446.61:126.27:00-0.57:14-0.15:506:05Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat1:296.41:595.97:47-0.28:010.25:486:06Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun2:166.12:485.68:350.18:490.65:466:07Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon3:065.83:405.49:260.49:420.85:456:09First Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:585.54:345.210:200.710:381.05:436:10First Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:555.35:315.211:160.811:351.05:416:11First Quarter27Wed
28Thu5:545.36:285.212:110.95:406:12First Quarter28Thu
29Fri6:525.37:225.412:320.91:040.85:386:13Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat7:455.58:105.61:250.71:540.65:366:14Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun8:335.78:545.92:150.52:390.45:356:15Waxing 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 9:43 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 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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