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 1h 38m 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 - Feb 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:496.411:185.94:33-0.35:09-0.77:025:07Full Moon1Tue
2Wed11:346.55:19-0.55:53-0.97:015:08Full Moon2Wed
3Thu12:036.112:206.66:06-0.66:37-0.97:005:09Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:506.21:096.56:56-0.77:24-0.86:595:11Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat1:396.32:006.37:48-0.68:14-0.76:585:12Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun2:306.32:546.08:44-0.59:07-0.56:565:13Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:256.23:535.79:44-0.310:04-0.26:555:14Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:246.14:555.410:48-0.111:060.06:545:16Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:266.06:015.311:53-0.16:535:17Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:316.07:075.312:090.112:57-0.16:525:18Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:346.18:095.41:120.11:58-0.26:505:19Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat8:326.19:045.52:110.02:54-0.36:495:21Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun9:256.29:545.73:06-0.13:44-0.46:485:22New Moon13Sun
14Mon10:126.310:395.83:57-0.24:30-0.56:475:23New Moon14Mon
15Tue10:576.211:225.84:43-0.35:11-0.46:455:24New Moon15Tue
16Wed11:396.15:26-0.25:51-0.36:445:26New Moon16Wed
17Thu12:025.812:206.06:07-0.26:29-0.26:435:27Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:425.81:015.86:480.07:070.06:415:28Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:225.71:425.67:290.17:450.26:405:29Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun2:025.62:255.48:120.38:250.46:385:30Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon2:445.53:115.28:570.49:090.66:375:32First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:285.44:005.09:470.69:580.86:365:33First Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:175.34:534.810:400.710:510.96:345:34First Quarter23Wed
24Thu5:115.25:504.811:370.711:480.96:335:35First Quarter24Thu
25Fri6:095.36:484.912:340.66:315:36First Quarter25Fri
26Sat7:065.57:435.112:450.81:300.46:305:38Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun8:015.78:345.41:400.52:220.16:285:39Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon8:516.19:215.72:330.23:11-0.26:275:40Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue9:396.410:076.13:22-0.23:57-0.56:255:41Full Moon29Tue
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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