Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : in 5h 01m at 8:42 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:196.46:08-0.46:230.05:478:07Full Moon1Sun
2Mon12:377.01:106.66:57-0.47:160.05:488:06Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue1:296.92:016.67:45-0.28:090.15:498:05Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed2:216.62:516.68:330.09:020.35:508:04Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu3:126.23:406.59:200.39:560.55:518:03Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri4:045.94:306.310:080.610:510.75:528:02Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:575.65:216.110:591.011:470.95:538:00Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:545.36:156.011:521.35:547:59Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon6:525.27:115.912:431.012:471.45:557:58Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue7:515.28:075.81:391.01:431.55:567:56Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed8:475.39:015.92:331.02:371.45:577:55Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu9:375.49:496.03:230.93:281.35:587:54Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:225.610:336.24:080.74:141.15:597:52Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:035.811:136.34:500.64:570.96:007:51New Moon14Sat
15Sun11:426.011:526.45:290.45:380.76:017:50New Moon15Sun
16Mon12:196.16:060.36:170.66:027:48New Moon16Mon
17Tue12:306.412:566.26:420.26:570.56:037:47New Moon17Tue
18Wed1:086.41:336.47:180.27:380.46:047:45Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu1:486.32:126.57:550.38:200.46:057:44Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri2:306.22:536.68:350.39:070.46:067:42Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat3:166.03:386.69:180.59:580.56:077:41First Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:065.84:296.610:070.710:550.66:087:39First Quarter22Sun
23Mon5:035.65:266.511:030.911:580.76:097:38First Quarter23Mon
24Tue6:055.56:306.512:071.06:107:36First Quarter24Tue
25Wed7:135.57:376.51:040.61:141.06:117:35Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu8:205.68:436.62:090.52:210.86:127:33Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri9:225.99:446.83:110.33:240.56:137:32Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:196.210:396.94:080.14:230.36:147:30Full Moon28Sat
29Sun11:116.511:317.04:59-0.15:170.16:157:28Full Moon29Sun
30Mon12:006.75:47-0.26:080.06:167:27Full Moon30Mon
31Tue12:206.912:476.86:33-0.26:570.06:177:25Full Moon31Tue
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 11:51 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 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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