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 2h 06m 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 - May 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:546.53:325.89:170.09:330.75:487:48Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu3:486.14:275.610:120.410:311.05:477:49Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:455.85:255.511:080.711:321.25:457:50Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:455.56:245.412:060.95:447:51Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:475.47:215.512:331.21:021.05:437:52Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon7:465.48:155.61:311.11:541.05:427:53Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue8:405.59:035.82:250.92:420.95:417:54Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed9:295.69:466.03:140.73:260.85:397:55Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:125.710:256.23:590.44:070.85:387:56Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:535.811:026.34:400.24:460.75:377:57New Moon10Fri
11Sat11:325.811:386.45:200.15:240.75:367:58New Moon11Sat
12Sun12:115.85:580.06:020.75:357:59New Moon12Sun
13Mon12:146.412:505.86:360.06:400.85:348:00New Moon13Mon
14Tue12:526.41:305.87:160.07:210.85:338:01Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed1:326.32:135.77:570.18:040.95:328:02Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu2:176.32:595.78:430.28:530.95:318:03Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri3:066.23:495.79:330.39:470.95:308:04Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:006.14:435.710:270.410:470.95:298:05First Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:596.05:425.911:260.411:510.85:288:06First Quarter19Sun
20Mon6:026.06:426.112:250.45:288:07First Quarter20Mon
21Tue7:076.07:426.412:560.51:240.35:278:08Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed8:106.18:396.71:580.22:200.15:268:09Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu9:096.29:337.02:58-0.13:140.05:258:10Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:046.310:247.23:54-0.44:06-0.15:248:11Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:566.411:137.34:47-0.64:57-0.15:248:12Full Moon25Sat
26Sun11:476.45:37-0.75:460.05:238:12Full Moon26Sun
27Mon12:017.212:376.36:26-0.66:360.25:238:13Full Moon27Mon
28Tue12:507.01:276.27:14-0.47:250.45:228:14Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed1:396.72:176.08:03-0.28:150.65:218:15Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu2:296.43:075.88:510.29:070.95:218:16Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri3:216.13:585.79:410.510:011.15:208:17Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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