Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : 9:31 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 02m at 3:32 pm (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:18 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8465233
Common Questions About Tides

Branford, CT Tides - May 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:407.02:176.28:04-0.58:180.25:477:48Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed2:346.73:126.08:58-0.29:160.55:467:49Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu3:316.34:095.99:530.210:160.75:457:50Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:296.05:075.710:500.511:170.95:447:51Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:305.76:065.711:480.75:427:52Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:315.57:045.712:190.912:430.95:417:54Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:315.47:585.91:190.91:360.95:407:55Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue8:275.48:486.02:140.82:260.95:397:56Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:175.59:326.13:040.63:110.95:387:57Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:025.610:136.23:490.43:540.95:377:58Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:445.710:516.34:310.24:350.85:367:59New Moon11Fri
12Sat11:245.711:286.35:110.15:140.85:358:00New Moon12Sat
13Sun12:025.85:490.15:530.85:348:01New Moon13Sun
14Mon12:056.312:415.86:270.16:320.85:338:02New Moon14Mon
15Tue12:436.31:205.87:060.17:110.95:328:03Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed1:236.22:015.77:450.27:530.95:318:04Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu2:056.22:445.88:270.38:380.95:308:05Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri2:506.13:295.89:120.39:280.95:298:06Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat3:396.14:185.910:000.410:230.85:288:07First Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:336.05:116.010:530.411:220.75:278:08First Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:315.96:076.211:480.45:268:08First Quarter21Mon
22Tue6:325.97:056.512:230.512:440.45:268:09First Quarter22Tue
23Wed7:345.98:026.81:250.31:410.35:258:10Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu8:356.08:587.02:25-0.12:380.25:248:11Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri9:336.19:527.23:23-0.33:330.15:248:12Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat10:286.310:457.34:18-0.64:280.05:238:13Full Moon26Sat
27Sun11:216.311:377.35:12-0.75:210.05:228:14Full Moon27Sun
28Mon12:146.36:04-0.76:140.05:228:15Full Moon28Mon
29Tue12:297.11:066.36:54-0.57:070.25:218:15Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed1:216.91:586.27:45-0.38:000.45:218:16Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu2:146.62:516.18:35-0.18:540.65:208:17Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 6:31 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 76% 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 Waning Gibbous (76% 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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