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 3h 17m 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 - May 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:436.17:196.212:320.51:020.25:487:48Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri7:486.28:206.51:360.22:020.05:467:49Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:496.39:166.82:37-0.12:59-0.15:457:50Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:466.510:097.13:35-0.43:52-0.35:447:51Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:396.610:597.24:29-0.74:43-0.35:437:52New Moon5Mon
6Tue11:306.611:477.25:20-0.85:32-0.35:417:53New Moon6Tue
7Wed12:196.66:09-0.86:20-0.25:407:54New Moon7Wed
8Thu12:347.11:076.46:56-0.77:080.05:397:55Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:216.81:566.37:43-0.47:550.35:387:56Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat2:096.62:456.18:30-0.18:440.65:377:57Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun2:586.23:345.99:180.29:350.85:367:58Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon3:485.94:255.810:080.510:281.05:357:59First Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:405.75:175.710:590.711:231.15:348:00First Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:355.56:105.611:510.95:338:01First Quarter14Wed
15Thu6:325.47:045.712:191.112:431.05:328:02First Quarter15Thu
16Fri7:295.47:555.81:151.01:341.05:318:03Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:225.48:446.02:070.82:230.95:308:04Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:125.69:286.22:570.63:090.85:298:05Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon9:575.710:106.43:430.43:530.75:288:06Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue10:405.810:506.54:270.14:360.65:278:07Full Moon20Tue
21Wed11:216.011:306.65:09-0.15:180.55:278:08Full Moon21Wed
22Thu12:036.15:51-0.26:000.45:268:09Full Moon22Thu
23Fri12:116.712:466.16:33-0.36:430.45:258:10Full Moon23Fri
24Sat12:556.81:306.27:17-0.37:290.45:248:11Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun1:416.72:186.28:04-0.38:190.45:248:12Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon2:316.73:096.28:53-0.29:130.45:238:13Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue3:256.54:036.39:46-0.110:120.45:228:13Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:226.45:006.310:430.011:140.45:228:14Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu5:236.26:006.411:410.15:218:15Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri6:266.17:016.512:180.412:410.15:218:16Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat7:306.18:006.71:210.21:400.15:208:17Waning Crescent31Sat
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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