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 2h 28m 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 - Jan 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:296.710:035.73:09-0.23:55-0.77:164:32New Moon1Wed
2Thu10:196.710:535.74:02-0.24:45-0.77:174:33New Moon2Thu
3Fri11:096.611:425.74:52-0.25:33-0.67:174:34New Moon3Fri
4Sat11:586.45:42-0.16:19-0.57:174:35Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:305.612:466.16:310.17:05-0.37:174:36Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon1:185.51:345.87:190.37:500.07:164:37Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue2:065.42:225.68:090.48:360.27:164:38Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed2:545.43:125.39:010.69:220.47:164:39First Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:435.34:035.09:540.710:100.67:164:40First Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:335.34:584.810:490.811:000.87:164:41First Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:245.35:544.711:450.711:510.87:164:42First Quarter11Sat
12Sun6:175.36:504.712:390.67:154:43Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon7:085.47:434.812:430.81:310.57:154:44Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:575.68:324.91:330.82:200.27:154:45Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:435.79:185.12:220.63:060.07:144:46Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu9:275.910:005.33:080.43:50-0.27:144:47Full Moon16Thu
17Fri10:106.110:425.43:530.24:33-0.47:134:48Full Moon17Fri
18Sat10:526.211:245.64:360.05:15-0.57:134:50Full Moon18Sat
19Sun11:366.35:20-0.15:57-0.67:124:51Full Moon19Sun
20Mon12:075.712:206.46:06-0.36:40-0.77:124:52Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:525.91:076.36:53-0.37:25-0.67:114:53Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed1:396.01:576.17:44-0.38:13-0.67:104:54Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu2:296.12:505.98:39-0.29:03-0.47:104:56Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:226.13:465.69:38-0.19:58-0.27:094:57Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:186.14:475.310:41-0.110:570.07:084:58Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun5:196.15:535.211:460.011:590.17:074:59Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon6:226.16:595.112:50-0.17:075:00Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue7:256.18:015.21:010.11:52-0.27:065:02Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed8:246.28:595.42:020.12:50-0.37:055:03Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu9:196.39:515.52:590.03:43-0.47:045:04New Moon30Thu
31Fri10:096.310:395.63:52-0.14:31-0.57:035:05New Moon31Fri
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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