Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : 8:42 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 33m at 2:31 am (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:23 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8465233
Common Questions About Tides

Branford, CT Tides - May 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:575.38:225.81:420.92:011.05:487:48Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:495.49:086.02:330.72:490.95:467:49Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue9:365.69:516.23:210.53:330.85:457:50Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:195.710:316.44:050.24:150.75:447:51Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:005.811:096.54:470.04:560.65:437:52Full Moon5Thu
6Fri11:415.911:486.65:28-0.15:360.55:417:53Full Moon6Fri
7Sat12:216.06:09-0.26:170.55:407:55Full Moon7Sat
8Sun12:296.61:036.06:50-0.27:000.45:397:56Full Moon8Sun
9Mon1:116.61:476.07:33-0.27:450.45:387:57Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:586.62:346.18:20-0.28:350.55:377:58Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed2:486.53:256.19:09-0.19:290.55:367:59Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu3:426.44:196.110:030.010:290.55:358:00Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:406.25:176.211:000.111:320.55:348:01Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:416.16:186.312:000.25:338:02Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun6:466.07:196.512:360.412:590.25:328:03Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon7:496.18:186.71:400.11:580.15:318:04Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:506.19:146.92:40-0.12:540.15:308:05Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:466.210:067.13:36-0.33:480.05:298:06Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:396.310:557.14:29-0.54:390.05:288:07New Moon19Thu
20Fri11:296.311:437.05:19-0.65:280.15:278:07New Moon20Fri
21Sat12:176.36:07-0.56:150.25:278:08New Moon21Sat
22Sun12:296.91:046.26:53-0.47:020.45:268:09New Moon22Sun
23Mon1:156.61:506.17:38-0.17:490.65:258:10Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue2:026.42:376.08:220.18:360.85:248:11Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:496.13:245.99:080.49:250.95:248:12Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu3:375.94:125.89:540.610:161.15:238:13First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:275.65:015.810:420.811:091.15:228:14First Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:205.45:525.711:311.05:228:15First Quarter28Sat
29Sun6:145.36:435.812:041.112:211.15:218:15First Quarter29Sun
30Mon7:105.37:345.912:581.01:111.15:218:16First Quarter30Mon
31Tue8:045.38:236.01:510.92:011.15:208:17Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 5:36 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 81% 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 (81% 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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