Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : in 1h 40m at 7:27 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 1:43 pm (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:22 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8465233
Common Questions About Tides

Branford, CT Tides - Feb 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:476.41:096.56:56-0.97:21-1.07:025:07Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:386.52:026.27:51-0.78:12-0.77:015:08Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri2:316.42:575.88:48-0.59:04-0.47:005:10First Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:256.23:555.49:48-0.210:000.06:595:11First Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:236.04:565.110:500.111:000.36:575:12First Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:245.86:014.911:540.26:565:13First Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:285.67:054.912:020.512:560.36:555:15Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:305.68:054.91:040.61:550.36:545:16Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu8:265.68:575.12:020.62:480.26:535:17Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:165.79:425.32:540.43:340.16:525:18Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:595.710:235.43:400.34:150.06:505:20Full Moon11Sat
12Sun10:395.811:015.54:220.24:520.06:495:21Full Moon12Sun
13Mon11:165.811:385.65:010.15:270.06:485:22Full Moon13Mon
14Tue11:525.75:380.16:010.06:475:23Full Moon14Tue
15Wed12:135.612:295.66:150.16:340.16:455:25Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:485.61:065.56:530.17:080.26:445:26Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:245.61:445.37:310.27:430.46:435:27Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat2:015.62:255.28:120.38:210.56:415:28Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun2:405.63:105.08:580.49:060.76:405:29Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:265.54:014.89:500.59:580.96:385:31Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:195.45:004.710:490.610:580.96:375:32Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:205.56:044.711:530.66:355:33Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:275.67:084.912:040.812:570.46:345:34Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri7:325.98:085.31:090.51:580.16:325:35Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat8:316.29:035.72:100.12:53-0.36:315:37Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:266.69:556.13:07-0.33:45-0.76:295:38New Moon26Sun
27Mon10:186.810:456.54:02-0.74:34-0.96:285:39New Moon27Mon
28Tue11:086.811:336.74:54-1.05:21-1.16:265:40New Moon28Tue
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 10:35 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 94% 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 (94% 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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