Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : in 6h 16m at 7:14 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 1:27 pm (6.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:32 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8465233
Common Questions About Tides

Branford, CT Tides - Dec 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:086.01:286.67:110.07:51-0.46:584:22Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed2:055.92:266.38:110.28:47-0.16:594:22Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu3:045.93:265.99:130.49:450.27:004:22First Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:035.84:275.610:170.510:420.47:014:22First Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:035.85:285.311:200.611:370.57:024:22First Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:015.86:295.212:200.57:024:22Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:565.97:265.212:310.61:160.47:034:22Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:466.08:175.21:220.72:070.37:044:22Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed8:326.09:035.32:100.72:540.27:054:22Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu9:156.19:465.42:540.63:360.17:064:22Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri9:556.110:265.43:370.64:160.07:074:22Full Moon11Fri
12Sat10:336.011:055.44:170.64:540.07:084:22Full Moon12Sat
13Sun11:116.011:435.44:560.65:310.07:084:22Full Moon13Sun
14Mon11:496.05:350.56:090.07:094:22Full Moon14Mon
15Tue12:225.412:285.96:140.66:470.17:104:23Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed1:025.41:085.86:550.67:260.17:104:23Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu1:425.51:505.77:380.68:070.17:114:23Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri2:255.52:365.68:250.68:510.27:124:24Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat3:105.63:255.59:170.59:390.27:124:24Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:595.74:205.410:130.510:300.37:134:25Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:525.95:195.311:120.311:250.27:134:25Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:486.16:205.312:130.17:144:26Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:476.37:225.412:230.21:14-0.27:144:26Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:456.68:205.61:210.02:12-0.57:144:27Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri8:416.89:175.82:19-0.23:09-0.77:154:27Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat9:367.010:115.93:16-0.44:03-0.97:154:28New Moon26Sat
27Sun10:307.011:046.04:11-0.54:55-1.07:154:29New Moon27Sun
28Mon11:236.911:576.15:06-0.65:47-0.97:164:29New Moon28Mon
29Tue12:166.76:00-0.56:37-0.87:164:30Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:506.01:096.46:54-0.37:27-0.67:164:31Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu1:436.02:036.17:50-0.18:18-0.47:164:32Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 10:20 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated). This places Branford, CT in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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