Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : in 5h 25m at 8:04 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 2:22 pm (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:23 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8465233
Common Questions About Tides

Branford, CT Tides - Sep 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:225.26:425.712:111.212:201.56:187:23Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed7:215.37:405.71:071.21:181.56:197:21Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu8:165.48:355.82:011.12:121.36:207:20Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:065.79:236.02:501.03:031.16:217:18Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat9:515.910:076.23:360.73:500.86:227:16Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:326.210:486.44:170.54:340.56:237:15New Moon6Sun
7Mon11:106.511:276.54:570.35:160.36:247:13New Moon7Mon
8Tue11:486.75:350.25:570.16:257:11New Moon8Tue
9Wed12:076.512:276.86:130.16:390.06:267:09New Moon9Wed
10Thu12:496.51:077.06:520.17:23-0.16:277:08Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:326.41:517.07:340.28:090.06:287:06Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat2:196.32:386.98:200.39:000.26:297:04Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun3:106.13:316.89:110.59:570.46:307:03First Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:065.94:296.610:090.710:590.56:317:01First Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:085.75:336.411:140.96:326:59First Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:145.76:426.412:040.612:230.96:336:58First Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:225.87:496.41:100.61:310.86:346:56Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri8:276.18:526.52:120.42:350.56:356:54Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat9:246.49:486.63:090.23:330.26:366:52Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:166.710:386.74:000.04:260.06:376:51Full Moon20Sun
21Mon11:026.911:256.74:48-0.15:15-0.16:386:49Full Moon21Mon
22Tue11:467.05:320.06:01-0.26:396:47Full Moon22Tue
23Wed12:106.612:286.96:130.16:45-0.16:406:45Full Moon23Wed
24Thu12:536.41:106.86:540.37:280.16:416:44Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri1:376.21:516.67:350.68:110.46:426:42Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat2:215.92:346.38:170.98:550.66:436:40Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun3:075.73:206.19:021.19:420.96:446:39Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon3:565.54:095.89:501.410:331.16:456:37Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:475.45:025.710:441.511:271.36:466:35Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed5:425.36:005.611:411.66:476:34Third Quarter30Wed
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 11:13 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 88% 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 Waning Gibbous (88% 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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