Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : in 3h 01m at 3:28 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 9:48 pm (6.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:19 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8465233
Common Questions About Tides

Branford, CT Tides - Jan 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:326.27:055.312:070.012:58-0.17:164:33Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:316.38:055.31:050.11:57-0.27:164:33Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:266.39:005.42:020.12:52-0.37:164:34Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:176.39:505.42:560.13:43-0.47:164:35Full Moon4Sat
5Sun10:056.310:375.53:460.14:30-0.47:164:36Full Moon5Sun
6Mon10:516.211:225.54:340.15:14-0.37:164:37Full Moon6Mon
7Tue11:356.05:190.25:56-0.27:164:38Full Moon7Tue
8Wed12:055.412:175.96:020.36:36-0.17:164:39Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:485.41:005.76:450.47:160.17:164:40Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:315.31:435.57:290.57:560.37:164:41Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat2:135.32:275.38:140.68:370.47:154:42Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun2:575.33:145.09:020.79:210.67:154:43Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:425.24:034.89:530.810:070.87:154:44Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:295.24:564.710:470.810:570.97:144:46Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:205.25:534.611:420.711:490.97:144:47Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:135.36:504.612:380.67:134:48Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:075.57:454.712:430.91:320.47:134:49Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:595.78:364.91:370.72:240.17:124:50Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:496.09:245.22:290.53:14-0.27:124:51Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:386.310:115.53:190.24:02-0.57:114:53New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:266.510:575.74:08-0.14:49-0.77:114:54New Moon21Tue
22Wed11:146.611:455.94:57-0.45:35-0.97:104:55New Moon22Wed
23Thu12:036.75:47-0.66:22-0.97:094:56Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:346.112:536.66:38-0.67:09-0.97:084:57Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:246.21:456.37:32-0.67:58-0.87:084:59Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun2:156.32:396.08:28-0.58:50-0.67:075:00Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:096.23:365.79:28-0.39:44-0.37:065:01First Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:066.14:375.310:31-0.110:430.07:055:02First Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:066.05:415.111:350.011:440.27:045:04First Quarter29Wed
30Thu6:105.96:475.012:390.17:035:05Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri7:135.87:505.012:470.41:410.17:025:06Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 6:38 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 90% 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 Gibbous (90% 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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