Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : 9:22 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 32m at 3:13 am (6.0 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 - Dec 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:046.88:336.11:44-0.22:24-0.56:574:23Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon8:567.19:276.22:36-0.43:18-0.86:584:22New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:467.310:186.23:28-0.54:10-1.06:594:22New Moon3Tue
4Wed10:357.311:096.24:18-0.55:00-1.07:004:22New Moon4Wed
5Thu11:257.111:596.05:08-0.35:50-0.87:014:22New Moon5Thu
6Fri12:156.85:58-0.16:40-0.67:024:22Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:515.91:066.56:500.17:30-0.37:034:22Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun1:435.71:596.17:430.48:210.07:044:22Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon2:365.52:535.88:380.69:140.37:054:22First Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:305.43:485.59:360.810:070.57:054:22First Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:255.44:455.310:350.910:590.77:064:22First Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:205.45:435.111:330.911:510.77:074:22First Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:145.56:395.112:290.87:084:22First Quarter13Fri
14Sat7:055.67:325.112:400.81:210.67:094:22Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:525.88:205.21:280.72:090.47:094:23Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:355.99:055.32:130.62:540.27:104:23Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue9:156.09:475.42:560.63:360.07:114:23Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:546.110:275.43:370.54:16-0.17:114:24Full Moon18Wed
19Thu10:336.111:075.44:180.44:57-0.27:124:24Full Moon19Thu
20Fri11:136.211:485.54:580.45:37-0.27:124:24Full Moon20Fri
21Sat11:546.25:400.46:19-0.27:134:25Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:305.512:386.16:240.37:02-0.27:134:25Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon1:155.51:256.17:110.37:49-0.27:144:26Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue2:035.62:166.08:020.38:39-0.17:144:26Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed2:555.63:115.88:590.39:32-0.17:154:27Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:495.84:095.710:000.310:28-0.17:154:28Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:475.95:115.611:040.211:26-0.17:154:28Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:476.16:155.512:080.07:164:29Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun6:466.37:185.512:24-0.11:09-0.37:164:30Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:446.68:175.61:21-0.22:08-0.57:164:31Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue8:396.79:105.62:17-0.33:04-0.77:164:31Waning Crescent31Tue
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 6:17 am — 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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