Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : in 3h 46m at 7:33 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 1:46 pm (6.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:17 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8465233
Common Questions About Tides

Branford, CT Tides - May 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:166.82:566.08:43-0.38:560.45:477:48Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri3:146.53:555.89:410.19:570.75:467:49Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat4:146.14:565.610:410.411:020.95:457:50First Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:185.85:585.611:430.75:447:51First Quarter4Sun
5Mon6:245.57:005.612:081.012:420.85:427:52First Quarter5Mon
6Tue7:275.47:585.81:121.01:380.95:417:53Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed8:255.48:496.02:100.82:290.95:407:55Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:175.59:336.13:030.63:150.85:397:56Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:025.610:146.33:490.43:570.85:387:57Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:445.610:526.34:310.34:360.85:377:58Full Moon10Sat
11Sun11:235.611:286.35:100.25:140.95:367:59Full Moon11Sun
12Mon12:015.65:480.15:520.95:358:00Full Moon12Mon
13Tue12:046.312:395.66:250.16:291.05:348:01Full Moon13Tue
14Wed12:416.21:185.67:020.27:081.15:338:02Full Moon14Wed
15Thu1:196.11:585.57:400.37:481.15:328:03Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri2:006.02:395.58:210.48:311.25:318:04Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat2:435.93:235.59:050.59:181.25:308:05Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun3:315.94:105.59:520.610:111.15:298:06Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:235.85:015.610:430.611:081.05:288:07Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue5:195.85:565.811:370.65:278:07Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed6:185.86:526.112:090.812:320.55:268:08Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu7:195.87:476.51:090.61:270.45:268:09Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri8:195.98:426.82:090.22:210.35:258:10Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat9:166.19:357.13:06-0.23:150.15:248:11Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:116.210:277.34:02-0.54:080.05:248:12New Moon25Sun
26Mon11:046.311:197.44:55-0.75:010.05:238:13New Moon26Mon
27Tue11:576.35:48-0.75:540.05:228:14New Moon27Tue
28Wed12:117.312:506.26:40-0.66:480.25:228:15New Moon28Wed
29Thu1:057.01:446.17:32-0.47:430.35:218:15Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri1:596.72:396.08:26-0.18:390.65:218:16Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat2:556.43:355.99:200.29:380.85:208:17Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 10:39 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 9% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated). This places Branford, CT in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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