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 32m 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 - Mar 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:266.610:526.44:11-0.64:42-0.86:235:42Full Moon1Wed
2Thu11:136.811:386.64:59-0.95:27-0.96:225:43Full Moon2Thu
3Fri12:016.85:48-1.06:13-1.06:205:45Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:266.812:516.66:38-1.07:01-0.96:195:46Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun1:156.81:426.47:30-0.97:51-0.76:175:47Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon2:076.72:376.18:26-0.68:45-0.46:155:48Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:036.53:355.89:25-0.39:440.06:145:49Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:026.24:385.510:28-0.110:470.26:125:50Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:076.05:455.311:340.111:530.46:115:51Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri6:145.96:525.312:390.26:095:53Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:205.87:545.512:580.41:400.26:075:54Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:195.99:485.71:590.33:350.17:066:55Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:116.010:365.83:530.14:240.07:046:56Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:566.111:186.04:41-0.15:07-0.17:026:57New Moon14Tue
15Wed11:386.111:576.05:25-0.15:46-0.17:016:58New Moon15Wed
16Thu12:176.16:05-0.26:230.06:596:59New Moon16Thu
17Fri12:356.112:566.06:44-0.16:580.16:577:00New Moon17Fri
18Sat1:116.01:345.97:21-0.17:340.26:567:01Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun1:486.02:135.77:590.08:100.46:547:03Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon2:255.92:545.58:380.28:480.66:527:04Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue3:045.73:375.49:200.49:300.86:517:05Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed3:465.64:235.210:060.510:171.06:497:06First Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:335.55:135.110:570.711:111.16:477:07First Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:265.46:095.011:540.86:467:08First Quarter24Fri
25Sat6:265.47:085.112:091.112:530.76:447:09First Quarter25Sat
26Sun7:275.68:055.41:100.91:510.66:427:10Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon8:265.88:595.72:080.62:460.36:407:11Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue9:216.29:506.13:040.23:37-0.16:397:12Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:136.510:386.63:57-0.34:26-0.46:377:13Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:026.711:256.94:48-0.75:14-0.76:357:14Full Moon30Thu
31Fri11:516.95:39-1.06:01-0.86:347:15Full Moon31Fri
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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