Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Branford, CT.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:38 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 58m at 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 - Nov 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:155.46:315.712:181.27:235:45Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu7:115.77:315.912:540.71:180.97:245:44Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri8:056.08:276.11:480.52:150.57:265:43Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat8:576.59:216.42:390.23:090.07:275:42Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:466.99:126.62:29-0.13:01-0.46:284:41Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:337.310:026.73:17-0.43:52-0.86:294:40New Moon6Mon
7Tue10:217.510:526.74:06-0.54:43-1.06:304:39New Moon7Tue
8Wed11:117.611:436.64:55-0.65:34-1.06:324:38New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:027.55:45-0.56:26-0.96:334:37Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:366.512:557.26:38-0.27:20-0.66:344:36Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat1:326.31:526.97:340.08:17-0.36:354:35Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:316.02:516.58:350.39:170.06:364:34First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:325.93:546.29:390.610:190.36:384:33First Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:355.84:595.910:450.711:200.46:394:32First Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:395.86:035.711:500.76:404:31First Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:395.97:035.712:180.512:510.66:414:30Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri7:346.07:575.71:120.51:460.46:424:29Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat8:226.28:455.82:010.42:350.36:434:29Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:046.39:285.82:450.43:190.16:454:28Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:436.410:095.83:250.44:000.06:464:27Full Moon20Mon
21Tue10:206.410:485.84:040.44:380.06:474:27Full Moon21Tue
22Wed10:566.311:265.74:410.55:150.06:484:26Full Moon22Wed
23Thu11:326.25:180.65:520.06:494:26Full Moon23Thu
24Fri12:055.612:096.15:550.76:300.16:504:25Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:445.512:486.06:340.87:100.36:514:25Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:255.41:295.97:160.97:520.46:534:24Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon2:095.42:145.88:011.08:380.46:544:24Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue2:555.43:045.78:511.09:280.56:554:23Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:455.43:585.69:471.010:210.56:564:23Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:395.54:565.610:470.811:160.46:574:23Third Quarter30Thu
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 9:23 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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