Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : in 51m at 11:45 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:255.73:575.29:450.310:010.56:255:42Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:195.74:555.210:440.311:020.56:235:43Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon5:205.75:585.211:470.36:215:44Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue6:255.97:015.512:060.412:490.16:205:45Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:286.28:015.81:090.11:49-0.26:185:46Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:276.58:576.22:09-0.32:45-0.66:175:47Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:226.89:496.63:06-0.73:38-0.96:155:48New Moon7Fri
8Sat10:146.910:406.94:00-1.04:28-1.16:135:50New Moon8Sat
9Sun11:067.011:307.04:53-1.25:18-1.26:125:51New Moon9Sun
10Mon11:576.95:45-1.36:06-1.16:105:52Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:207.012:486.76:36-1.16:56-0.96:095:53Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:116.81:406.47:29-0.97:46-0.56:075:54Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu2:036.62:346.08:23-0.58:39-0.16:055:55Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri2:576.33:295.79:19-0.19:360.26:045:56First Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:535.94:285.410:170.210:350.56:025:57First Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:535.65:295.311:170.511:360.76:005:59First Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:565.56:305.312:170.65:596:00First Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:575.57:275.412:350.71:130.65:576:01Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:525.58:185.51:310.62:040.55:556:02Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu8:415.79:035.72:220.42:500.35:536:03Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:255.89:445.93:070.23:310.25:526:04Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:045.910:226.03:490.04:090.15:506:05Full Moon22Sat
23Sun10:426.010:586.14:28-0.14:460.15:486:06Full Moon23Sun
24Mon11:196.011:336.25:06-0.25:210.15:476:07Full Moon24Mon
25Tue11:566.05:43-0.25:570.15:456:08Full Moon25Tue
26Wed12:096.212:345.96:20-0.26:330.25:436:09Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:466.21:135.86:59-0.17:120.35:426:10Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:256.11:555.77:410.07:540.45:406:12Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat2:096.12:425.68:270.18:430.55:386:13Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun2:586.03:345.59:200.29:390.65:376:14Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:545.94:325.510:190.310:410.65:356:15Third Quarter31Mon
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 2:56 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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