Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : 9:04 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 37m at 3:01 pm (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:23 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8465233
Common Questions About Tides

Branford, CT Tides - Nov 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:335.64:576.010:410.911:230.66:224:47First Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:405.76:055.911:490.96:234:46First Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:435.87:075.812:240.612:520.86:244:44Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:406.08:035.91:190.51:490.66:254:43Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed8:286.28:515.92:080.52:400.46:274:42Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu9:116.49:345.92:520.43:250.26:284:41Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri9:496.510:145.93:320.54:060.16:294:40Full Moon7Fri
8Sat10:266.510:535.84:100.54:440.16:304:39Full Moon8Sat
9Sun11:016.411:315.74:460.65:210.16:314:38Full Moon9Sun
10Mon11:366.35:220.85:570.26:334:37Full Moon10Mon
11Tue12:105.612:136.15:590.96:350.36:344:36Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:495.512:526.06:371.17:150.56:354:35Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu1:315.41:335.87:181.27:570.76:364:34Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri2:155.32:195.78:041.38:440.86:374:33Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat3:035.23:095.68:551.49:360.86:394:32Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:545.24:045.59:521.310:300.86:404:31Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:485.35:035.610:521.211:250.76:414:30Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:445.66:035.711:520.96:424:30Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:385.97:015.812:190.512:500.56:434:29Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:306.47:566.01:110.21:450.06:454:28Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri8:206.88:486.22:01-0.12:39-0.46:464:27Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat9:097.29:396.32:50-0.33:31-0.86:474:27New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:577.410:306.43:40-0.44:22-1.06:484:26New Moon23Sun
24Mon10:477.511:226.34:29-0.55:13-1.06:494:26New Moon24Mon
25Tue11:387.45:21-0.46:05-0.96:504:25Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:156.212:327.16:14-0.26:59-0.66:514:25Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:106.01:296.87:100.07:55-0.36:534:24Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri2:085.82:276.48:100.38:530.06:544:24Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:085.73:296.09:130.69:530.26:554:23First Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:105.64:325.710:190.710:530.46:564:23First Quarter30Sun
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 6:02 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (81% illuminated). This places Branford, CT in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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