Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : 10:14 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 47m at 3:57 am (6.2 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 - Oct 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:486.81:087.36:51-0.27:29-0.46:476:33Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon1:386.51:567.17:380.18:19-0.16:486:32Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue2:296.22:466.88:270.59:110.26:506:30Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed3:225.93:386.49:180.910:060.66:516:28Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:175.64:346.110:151.211:040.96:526:27Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:155.45:345.811:151.56:536:25Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:165.36:375.612:041.112:181.56:546:23Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun7:175.47:395.61:021.21:181.56:556:22Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon8:135.58:345.71:571.12:141.36:566:20Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue9:025.89:225.82:461.03:041.06:576:19Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed9:456.010:056.03:290.83:490.86:586:17Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu10:246.210:446.04:080.74:300.56:596:15Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:006.411:216.14:450.65:090.37:006:14New Moon13Fri
14Sat11:356.511:586.05:200.55:470.27:016:12New Moon14Sat
15Sun12:096.65:550.66:240.27:026:11New Moon15Sun
16Mon12:356.012:446.66:300.67:020.27:046:09New Moon16Mon
17Tue1:135.91:216.67:070.77:430.37:056:08Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed1:555.82:036.57:470.98:270.47:066:06Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu2:405.62:506.38:321.09:180.67:076:05Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri3:315.53:456.29:261.210:160.77:086:03First Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:285.44:476.110:281.211:190.87:096:02First Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:325.45:546.011:381.27:106:00First Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:385.67:036.112:240.712:471.07:115:59First Quarter23Mon
24Tue7:435.98:086.21:260.51:530.67:135:57Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed8:426.39:076.42:240.22:540.27:145:56Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu9:356.810:016.53:170.03:50-0.27:155:55Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:247.110:516.64:07-0.24:42-0.57:165:53Full Moon27Fri
28Sat11:117.311:406.54:54-0.35:32-0.67:175:52Full Moon28Sat
29Sun11:577.35:40-0.26:20-0.67:185:51Full Moon29Sun
30Mon12:286.412:437.16:260.07:07-0.47:205:49Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue1:166.21:296.97:120.37:54-0.17:215:48Waning 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 7:05 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 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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