Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : in 1h 00m at 8:50 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 3:09 pm (6.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8465233
Common Questions About Tides

Branford, CT Tides - Aug 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:246.31:506.27:340.27:540.65:468:08Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun2:046.22:286.48:110.38:370.55:478:07Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon2:466.13:096.58:500.39:240.55:488:06Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue3:325.93:546.59:330.510:160.65:498:04Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:235.84:446.510:220.611:130.65:508:03Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:195.65:416.511:180.85:518:02Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:225.46:456.512:160.712:200.95:528:01Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:295.47:516.51:210.61:270.95:538:00Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun8:345.68:566.72:260.52:330.75:547:58Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:365.99:576.83:270.23:360.55:557:57Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:336.210:527.04:230.04:340.25:567:56New Moon11Tue
12Wed11:256.411:457.05:15-0.25:290.05:577:54New Moon12Wed
13Thu12:166.76:04-0.36:210.05:587:53New Moon13Thu
14Fri12:356.91:046.86:50-0.37:120.05:597:52Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:246.71:516.87:35-0.18:010.16:007:50Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun2:126.42:376.78:190.28:510.36:017:49Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon3:016.13:246.59:040.59:410.66:027:47Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue3:505.74:126.39:510.910:340.86:037:46First Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:425.45:026.010:411.211:281.06:047:44First Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:385.25:575.811:351.56:057:43First Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:365.16:555.712:251.212:331.66:067:41First Quarter21Fri
22Sat7:365.17:545.71:211.21:311.66:077:40Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:325.28:495.82:161.22:261.56:087:38Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon9:235.49:376.03:071.03:171.26:097:37Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:075.710:216.23:520.84:041.06:107:35Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:485.911:016.34:340.64:470.86:117:34Full Moon26Wed
27Thu11:266.111:406.45:120.45:270.56:127:32Full Moon27Thu
28Fri12:026.45:490.36:070.46:137:30Full Moon28Fri
29Sat12:186.512:396.56:250.26:470.36:147:29Full Moon29Sat
30Sun12:576.41:166.77:010.27:290.26:157:27Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon1:386.31:566.87:390.28:130.26:167:26Waning Gibbous31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8465233)

Common Questions About Branford, CT Tides

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When is the lowest tide this week in Branford, CT?

The lowest tide this week in Branford, CT is 0.2 ft on Monday, Aug 10 at 3:27 am.

When is the highest tide this week in Branford, CT?

The highest tide this week in Branford, CT is 6.7 ft on Sunday, Aug 9 at 8:56 pm — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Branford, CT today?

Slack tide in Branford, CT is approximately 11:59 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 75% 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 time is high tide in Branford, CT today?

High tides in Branford, CT today: 2:46 am (6.1 ft), 3:09 pm (6.5 ft).

What time is low tide in Branford, CT today?

Low tides in Branford, CT today: 8:50 am (0.3 ft), 9:24 pm (0.5 ft).

What is the tidal range in Branford, CT today?

Today's tidal range in Branford, CT is 6.1 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 5.9 ft, so today's swing is typical.

What is the moon phase in Branford, CT tonight?

Tonight the moon over Branford, CT is Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated). This places Branford, CT in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

What type of tides does Branford, CT have — semi-diurnal, diurnal, or mixed?

Branford, CT has semi-diurnal tides — two high tides and two low tides roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes, with similar heights.

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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