Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : 9:04 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 05m at 3:01 pm (6.0 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 - Mar 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:085.91:305.67:160.07:300.36:255:41Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu1:465.82:115.47:560.28:100.56:235:43Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri2:275.62:555.28:400.38:540.66:225:44Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat3:115.53:435.19:290.59:440.86:205:45Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:015.44:365.010:230.610:390.86:185:46Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:575.45:345.011:210.611:390.76:175:47Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:585.56:345.212:210.56:155:48Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:585.87:315.512:400.51:180.26:145:49Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu7:566.18:255.91:380.12:12-0.26:125:51Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri8:496.49:166.32:33-0.33:04-0.56:105:52Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:416.710:056.73:26-0.73:53-0.86:095:53New Moon11Sat
12Sun11:316.911:537.05:18-1.15:41-1.07:076:54New Moon12Sun
13Mon12:216.96:09-1.36:29-1.17:056:55New Moon13Mon
14Tue12:437.11:116.87:00-1.37:18-1.07:046:56Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed1:337.12:046.67:52-1.18:09-0.87:026:57Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu2:266.92:586.38:46-0.99:03-0.57:006:58Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri3:206.73:546.09:43-0.510:00-0.16:596:59First Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:186.34:545.710:43-0.111:020.26:577:01First Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:206.05:575.511:460.26:557:02First Quarter19Sun
20Mon6:265.77:025.412:060.412:500.36:547:03First Quarter20Mon
21Tue7:325.68:055.51:110.51:510.46:527:04Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed8:335.79:015.72:120.52:460.46:507:05Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu9:265.79:495.83:070.33:360.36:497:06Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:135.810:326.03:560.14:200.26:477:07Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:555.911:116.14:400.04:590.16:457:08Full Moon25Sat
26Sun11:336.011:486.25:20-0.15:360.16:437:09Full Moon26Sun
27Mon12:115.95:58-0.26:120.26:427:10Full Moon27Mon
28Tue12:246.212:485.96:34-0.26:470.36:407:11Full Moon28Tue
29Wed12:596.21:255.87:11-0.17:230.46:387:12Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu1:356.12:035.77:480.08:000.56:377:14Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri2:136.02:435.68:270.18:390.66:357:15Waning 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 6:02 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 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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