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 5h 33m 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 - Sep 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:325.27:475.71:171.21:251.66:187:24Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu8:285.38:425.92:111.12:201.46:197:22Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri9:185.59:316.13:020.93:121.26:207:20Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:035.810:176.33:490.74:000.96:217:19Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:456.110:596.64:330.44:450.56:227:17New Moon5Sun
6Mon11:266.411:416.75:140.25:290.36:237:15New Moon6Mon
7Tue12:066.75:540.06:130.06:247:14New Moon7Tue
8Wed12:246.812:486.96:34-0.16:58-0.16:257:12New Moon8Wed
9Thu1:086.71:317.07:16-0.17:45-0.26:267:10Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:556.62:177.18:000.08:35-0.16:277:09Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat2:446.43:077.08:480.29:290.16:287:07Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun3:386.14:016.99:410.410:280.36:297:05First Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:365.95:006.610:400.711:310.56:307:03First Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:405.76:066.511:450.96:317:02First Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:485.67:146.412:380.612:531.06:327:00Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:565.78:216.41:430.62:000.96:336:58Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri8:585.99:216.52:440.53:020.76:346:57Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:536.210:146.63:400.33:580.46:356:55Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:426.411:026.64:290.24:490.36:366:53Full Moon19Sun
20Mon11:276.611:466.65:140.15:350.26:376:51Full Moon20Mon
21Tue12:086.65:550.26:190.26:386:50Full Moon21Tue
22Wed12:286.412:476.66:330.37:000.36:396:48Full Moon22Wed
23Thu1:096.31:266.57:110.57:410.46:406:46Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri1:516.02:056.47:480.88:220.66:416:45Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat2:345.82:456.28:271.09:050.86:426:43Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun3:185.63:286.09:101.39:511.06:436:41Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:065.44:165.89:571.510:421.26:446:39Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:585.25:085.610:501.711:371.36:456:38Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:535.16:065.511:481.76:466:36Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu6:515.27:075.612:341.312:481.66:476:34Third Quarter30Thu
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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