Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : 12:56 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 00m at 6:54 am (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:18 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8465233
Common Questions About Tides

Branford, CT Tides - May 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:336.71:036.16:51-0.37:020.45:487:48Full Moon1Tue
2Wed1:146.51:466.07:32-0.17:430.65:477:49Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:566.32:305.88:140.18:260.85:457:50Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri2:396.13:145.78:570.39:111.05:447:51Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat3:245.94:015.59:420.69:591.25:437:52Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun4:125.74:505.410:300.810:521.35:427:53Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:045.55:415.411:210.911:471.35:407:54Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:595.46:355.512:141.05:397:55Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:565.47:275.612:431.21:060.95:387:56Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu7:515.58:185.91:381.01:570.85:377:57Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:435.79:046.22:300.72:460.65:367:58Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:325.99:496.53:190.33:320.45:357:59Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:196.110:326.84:070.04:170.25:348:00Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:046.311:167.04:53-0.35:020.15:338:01New Moon14Mon
15Tue11:506.45:40-0.65:480.05:328:02New Moon15Tue
16Wed12:027.112:386.46:27-0.76:360.05:318:03New Moon16Wed
17Thu12:507.21:286.47:16-0.77:270.05:308:04Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:417.12:216.48:07-0.68:210.15:298:05Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat2:366.93:166.39:02-0.49:190.35:288:06Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:346.74:156.210:00-0.210:220.45:278:07First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:356.45:166.211:000.011:270.55:278:08First Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:396.26:196.212:020.25:268:09First Quarter22Tue
23Wed6:456.07:216.312:330.51:020.35:258:10First Quarter23Wed
24Thu7:496.08:206.51:360.42:000.35:248:11Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri8:496.09:136.62:360.22:540.35:248:12Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:436.010:026.73:310.03:440.35:238:13Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:316.010:466.84:21-0.14:310.35:228:13Full Moon27Sun
28Mon11:166.011:286.75:06-0.25:140.45:228:14Full Moon28Mon
29Tue11:596.05:48-0.25:560.55:218:15Full Moon29Tue
30Wed12:086.612:416.06:28-0.16:360.75:218:16Full Moon30Wed
31Thu12:486.51:225.97:080.07:170.85:208:17Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 9:55 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 67% 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 First Quarter (67% 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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