Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : 11:45 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 07m at 5:44 am (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:26 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8465233
Common Questions About Tides

Branford, CT Tides - Nov 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:556.310:176.03:370.54:060.47:225:46Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue10:346.410:576.04:170.54:460.27:235:45Full Moon2Tue
3Wed11:116.511:356.04:540.55:250.17:255:44Full Moon3Wed
4Thu11:466.55:310.56:020.17:265:43Full Moon4Thu
5Fri12:136.012:216.46:070.56:390.17:275:42Full Moon5Fri
6Sat12:515.912:576.46:440.67:170.17:285:41Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun1:305.812:356.36:220.76:570.26:294:39Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon1:115.71:166.27:020.87:400.36:314:38Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue1:555.62:026.17:480.98:270.46:324:37Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed2:435.62:536.08:391.09:210.56:334:36Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:365.63:505.99:381.010:180.56:344:35Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:345.74:525.910:410.911:180.46:354:34Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat5:345.95:576.011:450.66:374:33Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun6:346.26:596.212:160.212:470.26:384:33Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:316.67:586.31:13-0.11:47-0.26:394:32Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue8:257.08:536.52:07-0.32:43-0.66:404:31Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed9:167.39:456.62:59-0.53:36-0.96:414:30New Moon17Wed
18Thu10:067.510:376.63:50-0.64:28-1.06:434:29New Moon18Thu
19Fri10:567.511:286.54:40-0.65:18-1.06:444:29New Moon19Fri
20Sat11:467.35:30-0.46:09-0.86:454:28Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:196.312:367.06:20-0.27:00-0.66:464:27Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon1:126.11:296.77:130.17:52-0.26:474:27Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue2:055.92:236.38:070.48:450.16:484:26Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed3:005.73:185.99:050.79:400.46:494:25First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:575.64:165.610:040.910:360.66:514:25First Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:545.55:155.411:040.911:300.76:524:24First Quarter26Fri
27Sat5:515.56:135.312:020.96:534:24First Quarter27Sat
28Sun6:455.77:085.412:220.712:570.76:544:24Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:345.87:595.41:110.71:470.56:554:23Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue8:196.08:445.51:570.62:330.36:564:23Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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 8:44 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Branford, CT in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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