Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Branford, CT.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:38 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 50m at 6:08 pm (6.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:26 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8465233
Common Questions About Tides

Branford, CT Tides - Oct 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:396.32:576.68:400.59:190.36:486:33Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed3:306.03:486.39:310.810:120.66:496:31Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:235.84:426.010:251.111:060.96:506:29Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:195.65:395.811:221.36:516:28Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:175.56:385.712:031.112:201.46:526:26Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun7:145.67:365.712:581.11:181.36:536:24Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon8:085.78:295.81:501.02:111.16:546:23Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue8:576.09:175.92:390.93:000.86:556:21Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:416.210:016.13:230.73:460.66:566:19Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:216.410:416.24:050.54:280.36:586:18New Moon10Thu
11Fri10:586.611:206.34:440.45:090.26:596:16New Moon11Fri
12Sat11:356.711:596.35:220.35:480.07:006:15New Moon12Sat
13Sun12:136.86:000.36:28-0.17:016:13New Moon13Sun
14Mon12:386.312:526.86:380.37:09-0.17:026:11Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue1:206.21:346.87:200.47:540.07:036:10Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed2:056.22:206.78:040.58:420.17:046:08Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu2:546.13:116.68:550.69:350.27:056:07Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri3:486.04:076.59:520.710:340.47:066:05First Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:475.95:096.310:550.811:360.47:086:04First Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:505.96:156.312:020.77:096:02First Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:546.17:216.312:390.31:080.57:106:01Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:576.48:246.41:400.22:110.27:115:59Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed8:556.79:226.62:370.03:10-0.17:125:58Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:487.010:156.73:31-0.24:05-0.47:135:57Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:377.211:046.74:21-0.34:55-0.57:145:55Full Moon25Fri
26Sat11:247.211:526.65:09-0.35:44-0.67:165:54Full Moon26Sat
27Sun11:097.211:396.54:54-0.25:30-0.56:174:52Full Moon27Sun
28Mon11:547.05:390.06:15-0.36:184:51Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:256.312:406.76:240.37:010.06:194:50Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed1:126.11:266.47:100.67:470.36:204:49Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu2:005.82:146.17:580.98:350.66:214:47Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 9:23 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Branford, CT in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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