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 4h 56m 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 - Nov 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:496.21:026.76:470.37:230.07:225:47Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:346.012:456.46:300.67:060.26:234:45Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon1:195.81:306.27:140.87:500.56:244:44Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue2:055.72:175.98:011.08:370.76:264:43Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed2:535.53:065.78:511.29:260.96:274:42Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:445.53:595.59:451.310:171.06:284:41Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:365.44:545.410:411.311:091.06:294:40Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat5:295.55:505.411:371.26:304:39Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun6:215.76:445.412:001.012:311.06:324:38Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:115.97:355.612:500.81:220.76:334:36Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:576.28:235.71:370.72:110.36:344:36Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:406.59:085.92:220.52:570.06:354:35Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu9:236.79:526.13:060.33:42-0.36:364:34New Moon13Thu
14Fri10:056.910:366.23:500.14:27-0.56:384:33New Moon14Fri
15Sat10:507.011:226.24:350.05:13-0.66:394:32New Moon15Sat
16Sun11:377.05:22-0.16:01-0.66:404:31Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:116.212:277.06:110.06:51-0.56:414:30Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:036.21:206.87:050.07:44-0.46:424:29Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed1:586.12:186.68:030.28:41-0.26:444:29Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu2:566.13:186.39:050.39:400.06:454:28First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:576.14:216.110:110.410:410.16:464:27First Quarter21Fri
22Sat5:006.15:265.911:170.311:410.16:474:27First Quarter22Sat
23Sun6:036.36:315.812:210.26:484:26Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon7:026.47:315.812:400.11:220.06:494:26Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:576.68:265.91:350.12:17-0.26:504:25Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed8:476.79:165.92:270.03:08-0.36:524:25Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu9:336.710:025.93:150.13:55-0.46:534:24Full Moon27Thu
28Fri10:166.610:465.94:000.14:38-0.46:544:24Full Moon28Fri
29Sat10:586.511:285.84:430.25:19-0.36:554:23Full Moon29Sat
30Sun11:386.45:240.35:59-0.16:564:23Full Moon30Sun
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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