Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : in 52m at 11:08 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 5:29 pm (6.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:18 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8465233
Common Questions About Tides

Branford, CT Tides - May 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:586.83:386.09:24-0.29:420.55:477:48Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun3:586.44:395.810:250.110:460.75:467:49Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon5:026.15:435.711:270.411:530.85:457:50Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue6:085.86:485.712:300.65:447:51Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed7:145.77:495.812:590.81:300.75:427:52Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu8:165.78:446.02:010.72:240.75:417:53Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:115.79:336.22:570.53:130.65:407:54Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat9:595.810:156.33:470.33:570.65:397:56Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:425.810:546.44:310.24:380.65:387:57Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:225.811:306.45:110.15:160.75:377:58New Moon10Mon
11Tue12:005.85:490.05:520.75:367:59New Moon11Tue
12Wed12:066.312:395.86:260.16:290.85:358:00New Moon12Wed
13Thu12:426.31:175.77:030.17:071.05:348:01New Moon13Thu
14Fri1:196.11:575.67:400.37:451.15:338:02Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:576.02:385.68:190.48:271.15:328:03Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun2:395.93:215.59:010.59:121.25:318:04Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon3:245.84:065.59:470.610:021.25:308:05Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:135.74:565.510:370.710:571.25:298:06First Quarter18Tue
19Wed5:085.75:495.611:310.711:561.05:288:07First Quarter19Wed
20Thu6:065.76:445.912:250.75:278:07First Quarter20Thu
21Fri7:075.87:396.212:550.81:200.55:268:08Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat8:066.08:336.61:540.42:140.35:268:09Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun9:036.19:257.02:510.03:070.15:258:10Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon9:576.310:167.33:46-0.43:58-0.15:248:11Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:506.411:067.54:40-0.74:50-0.25:248:12Full Moon25Tue
26Wed11:426.511:587.55:32-0.95:42-0.25:238:13Full Moon26Wed
27Thu12:356.46:24-0.96:35-0.15:228:14Full Moon27Thu
28Fri12:517.31:296.37:17-0.77:290.15:228:14Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat1:457.12:256.28:11-0.58:260.35:218:15Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun2:426.83:216.19:06-0.29:250.55:218:16Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon3:406.44:196.010:030.210:270.75:208:17Third Quarter31Mon
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 2:18 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 minimum.

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 (48% illuminated). This places Branford, CT in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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