Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : 9:51 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 08m at 3:42 pm (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:24 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8465233
Common Questions About Tides

Branford, CT Tides - Apr 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:266.91:596.17:47-0.68:020.05:346:16Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue2:196.62:555.88:42-0.28:580.45:326:17Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed3:156.23:535.59:400.29:580.75:306:18Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:155.84:555.310:410.511:010.95:296:19Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri5:195.65:585.211:430.75:276:20Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat6:245.47:005.312:051.012:430.85:256:21Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun8:255.58:545.51:060.92:370.76:247:22Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon9:185.69:425.73:000.73:260.66:227:23Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:045.710:235.93:480.54:080.56:217:24Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed10:455.811:016.04:310.34:470.46:197:25Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu11:245.911:376.25:110.15:230.46:177:26New Moon11Thu
12Fri12:015.95:480.05:580.46:167:27New Moon12Fri
13Sat12:116.212:385.96:250.06:330.56:147:28New Moon13Sat
14Sun12:456.21:155.87:010.07:080.66:137:30New Moon14Sun
15Mon1:206.21:535.77:390.17:440.76:117:31Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue1:576.12:345.68:180.28:240.86:097:32Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed2:376.03:185.59:010.39:090.96:087:33Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu3:236.04:065.49:500.410:021.06:067:34Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri4:165.95:015.410:460.611:021.06:057:35First Quarter19Fri
20Sat5:165.86:015.411:470.66:037:36First Quarter20Sat
21Sun6:225.87:045.612:070.912:490.56:027:37First Quarter21Sun
22Mon7:286.08:056.01:120.61:500.36:007:38Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue8:316.29:026.42:150.32:470.05:597:39Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed9:296.49:556.83:15-0.23:40-0.25:587:40Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu10:236.610:457.24:10-0.64:31-0.45:567:41Full Moon25Thu
26Fri11:156.711:347.35:03-0.95:20-0.55:557:42Full Moon26Fri
27Sat12:056.75:54-1.06:08-0.45:537:43Full Moon27Sat
28Sun12:237.412:566.56:44-0.96:57-0.35:527:45Full Moon28Sun
29Mon1:127.21:466.37:34-0.77:460.05:517:46Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue2:026.92:386.18:25-0.48:380.45:497:47Waning Gibbous30Tue
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 6:46 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 72% 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 Gibbous (72% 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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