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 3h 47m 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 - Dec 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:105.812:196.26:050.46:390.06:574:23Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue12:525.71:016.06:470.67:190.26:584:22Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed1:355.61:455.87:300.78:010.46:594:22Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu2:195.52:305.68:160.88:450.57:004:22Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri3:045.53:175.49:050.99:310.67:014:22Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:515.44:085.39:570.910:190.77:024:22Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun4:415.55:015.210:520.911:100.77:034:22Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon5:325.65:575.111:470.77:044:22Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue6:235.86:525.212:010.712:410.57:054:22Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed7:146.07:455.412:530.51:340.27:054:22Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu8:046.38:355.61:430.32:25-0.17:064:22Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri8:526.69:245.82:330.13:15-0.57:074:22Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat9:406.810:136.03:23-0.14:04-0.77:084:22New Moon13Sat
14Sun10:297.011:026.14:13-0.34:53-0.97:094:22New Moon14Sun
15Mon11:207.011:536.25:04-0.55:43-1.07:094:23New Moon15Mon
16Tue12:126.95:56-0.56:34-0.97:104:23Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:466.31:066.86:51-0.57:27-0.87:114:23Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu1:416.32:026.57:49-0.38:21-0.67:114:23Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri2:386.23:016.28:50-0.29:18-0.47:124:24First Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:376.24:015.99:530.010:16-0.27:124:24First Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:376.15:055.610:570.111:150.07:134:25First Quarter21Sun
22Mon5:396.16:085.412:010.17:134:25First Quarter22Mon
23Tue6:396.17:105.412:140.11:020.07:144:26Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed7:366.28:075.41:110.21:58-0.17:144:26Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu8:286.28:585.52:050.22:50-0.27:154:27Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri9:156.29:445.62:550.13:36-0.37:154:28Full Moon26Fri
27Sat9:586.210:265.63:400.14:18-0.37:154:28Full Moon27Sat
28Sun10:396.211:075.64:230.14:58-0.37:164:29Full Moon28Sun
29Mon11:186.111:465.65:030.15:36-0.37:164:30Full Moon29Mon
30Tue11:576.05:420.26:13-0.27:164:30Full Moon30Tue
31Wed12:255.612:365.96:220.26:50-0.17:164:31Waning Gibbous31Wed
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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