Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : in 1h 55m at 11:45 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 6:08 pm (6.4 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 - Jul 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:376.53:126.28:550.19:180.65:228:28Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun3:296.24:036.19:440.310:120.85:238:28Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:215.94:536.010:330.611:060.95:238:27Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue5:145.65:455.911:230.85:248:27Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed6:095.46:375.912:021.012:141.05:248:27Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu7:065.37:295.912:571.01:041.15:258:27Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri8:015.38:196.01:500.91:551.25:268:26Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:535.49:076.12:410.82:441.25:268:26Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun9:425.59:526.23:290.63:321.15:278:25Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:275.610:356.34:140.44:171.05:288:25Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:095.711:166.44:570.35:010.95:298:24New Moon11Tue
12Wed11:505.911:576.55:380.25:430.75:298:24New Moon12Wed
13Thu12:316.06:180.16:260.65:308:23New Moon13Thu
14Fri12:386.51:126.16:590.07:090.55:318:23New Moon14Fri
15Sat1:216.61:556.27:410.07:550.55:328:22Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun2:066.52:406.38:240.08:430.45:338:22Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon2:536.53:276.49:100.09:350.45:338:21Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue3:446.34:176.59:590.110:310.45:348:20First Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:396.25:116.610:510.211:310.45:358:19First Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:386.06:096.711:480.35:368:19First Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:405.97:096.712:330.312:470.45:378:18First Quarter21Fri
22Sat7:445.88:106.81:360.21:480.45:388:17Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:475.99:096.92:370.12:480.45:398:16Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon9:466.010:057.03:36-0.13:460.35:408:15Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:406.210:587.04:30-0.34:420.25:418:14Full Moon25Tue
26Wed11:326.311:487.05:22-0.35:340.25:418:13Full Moon26Wed
27Thu12:216.46:10-0.36:240.25:428:12Full Moon27Thu
28Fri12:376.91:096.46:56-0.27:120.35:438:11Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat1:256.71:556.37:400.08:000.45:448:10Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun2:116.42:416.38:240.28:480.65:458:09Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon2:586.13:266.29:070.59:360.85:468:08Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 2:56 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 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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