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 58m 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 - Apr 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:075.54:455.110:290.810:431.26:337:16First Quarter1Thu
2Fri5:005.35:395.111:221.011:401.26:317:17First Quarter2Fri
3Sat5:575.26:355.112:181.06:307:18First Quarter3Sat
4Sun6:565.27:305.212:381.21:131.06:287:19First Quarter4Sun
5Mon7:535.38:225.51:351.02:050.86:267:20Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue8:465.59:105.82:290.72:530.66:257:21Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed9:345.89:546.23:180.33:390.46:237:23Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:196.010:366.54:06-0.14:220.16:217:24Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri11:046.211:186.84:51-0.45:05-0.16:207:25Full Moon9Fri
10Sat11:486.35:37-0.65:49-0.26:187:26Full Moon10Sat
11Sun12:027.012:346.36:23-0.86:34-0.26:177:27Full Moon11Sun
12Mon12:487.01:226.27:11-0.77:22-0.16:157:28Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue1:377.02:146.18:01-0.68:140.06:137:29Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed2:316.83:096.08:56-0.39:110.26:127:30Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu3:286.54:075.89:54-0.110:140.46:107:31Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:306.25:105.710:570.211:210.66:097:32Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:366.06:165.812:010.36:077:33Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun6:445.97:225.912:290.61:040.46:067:34Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon7:505.88:226.11:350.42:030.36:047:35Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue8:515.99:166.32:360.22:570.26:037:37Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed9:446.010:046.53:320.03:460.26:017:38Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:326.010:476.64:21-0.24:320.26:007:39New Moon22Thu
23Fri11:166.011:286.65:06-0.35:130.35:587:40New Moon23Fri
24Sat11:576.05:48-0.35:530.45:577:41New Moon24Sat
25Sun12:076.512:385.96:27-0.26:320.55:557:42New Moon25Sun
26Mon12:456.41:185.87:060.07:110.75:547:43Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue1:246.21:595.77:440.27:510.95:537:44Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed2:056.02:415.68:240.48:341.05:517:45Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu2:485.83:255.59:070.69:191.15:507:46Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri3:335.74:115.49:520.810:091.25:497:47First Quarter30Fri
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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