Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : 10:45 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 54m at 4:33 pm (6.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:18 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8465233
Common Questions About Tides

Branford, CT Tides - Jan 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:436.07:135.112:170.21:050.17:164:32Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:376.08:085.21:110.32:000.07:164:33Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:276.08:585.22:030.42:50-0.17:174:34Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:136.09:435.32:510.43:36-0.17:174:35Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:556.010:255.33:360.44:17-0.17:164:36Full Moon5Thu
6Fri10:355.911:055.34:190.44:56-0.17:164:37Full Moon6Fri
7Sat11:145.911:445.34:590.45:34-0.17:164:38Full Moon7Sat
8Sun11:535.85:380.46:110.07:164:39Full Moon8Sun
9Mon12:235.312:325.76:170.46:480.17:164:40Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:025.31:115.66:560.57:250.17:164:41Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:415.31:515.57:380.58:030.27:154:42Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu2:215.32:345.38:220.68:430.37:154:43Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri3:035.43:205.19:100.69:270.47:154:44Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:485.44:115.010:020.610:160.57:144:45Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:385.55:074.910:590.511:090.67:144:46Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:325.66:084.811:590.47:144:47Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:305.87:094.912:070.51:000.17:134:49Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:296.18:085.11:060.41:59-0.27:134:50Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu8:276.39:055.42:050.12:56-0.57:124:51Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:236.69:585.73:03-0.23:50-0.77:114:52New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:176.810:515.93:58-0.44:43-1.07:114:53New Moon21Sat
22Sun11:116.911:436.14:53-0.75:33-1.17:104:54New Moon22Sun
23Mon12:046.85:47-0.86:24-1.17:094:56Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:366.212:576.66:42-0.77:14-1.07:094:57Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed1:296.21:516.37:37-0.68:04-0.77:084:58Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu2:226.22:455.98:34-0.48:56-0.47:074:59Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri3:166.13:415.59:33-0.19:50-0.17:065:01First Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:115.94:405.210:340.110:450.27:065:02First Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:095.85:424.911:350.211:430.57:055:03First Quarter29Sun
30Mon6:085.66:444.812:350.37:045:04Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue7:075.67:424.912:410.61:320.37:035:06Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 7:39 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 (37% 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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