Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : in 1h 10m at 9:22 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:065.47:246.012:521.01:071.36:486:33Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed8:065.78:256.31:510.72:080.96:496:32Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:016.29:226.62:470.43:060.46:506:30Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:526.610:146.93:390.04:00-0.16:516:28Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:417.111:057.14:28-0.34:53-0.56:526:27New Moon5Sat
6Sun11:297.411:557.15:15-0.55:44-0.76:536:25New Moon6Sun
7Mon12:187.66:03-0.66:35-0.86:546:23New Moon7Mon
8Tue12:467.01:077.66:51-0.57:27-0.76:556:22Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:376.71:587.47:40-0.28:20-0.46:566:20Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu2:316.42:527.18:330.19:16-0.16:576:18Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri3:286.13:486.79:290.510:160.36:586:17First Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:275.84:496.410:310.911:180.66:596:15First Quarter12Sat
13Sun5:315.65:546.111:361.17:006:14First Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:365.67:005.912:210.812:421.27:016:12First Quarter14Mon
15Tue7:395.68:025.91:220.81:441.17:036:11Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:355.88:575.92:170.82:400.97:046:09Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:246.09:446.03:060.73:300.77:056:07Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:076.210:266.13:500.64:150.57:066:06Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:456.411:056.14:290.54:550.47:076:04Full Moon19Sat
20Sun11:216.511:436.15:050.55:330.37:086:03Full Moon20Sun
21Mon11:556.55:400.66:090.27:096:02Full Moon21Mon
22Tue12:206.012:296.46:140.76:460.37:106:00Full Moon22Tue
23Wed12:575.91:036.46:490.87:220.37:125:59Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:355.71:406.27:250.98:010.57:135:57Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri2:155.62:196.18:041.18:430.67:145:56Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat2:595.53:036.08:471.29:300.77:155:54Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun2:465.42:535.98:371.39:230.86:164:53Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:395.33:505.89:351.310:220.96:174:52Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:375.44:535.810:391.211:230.76:194:50Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed5:385.65:586.011:441.06:204:49Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu6:385.97:016.212:220.512:470.66:214:48Waning Crescent31Thu
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 12:32 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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