Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : 7:31 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 20m at 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 - Sep 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:196.29:436.83:070.23:250.36:187:23Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:146.510:376.94:010.04:220.06:197:22Full Moon2Thu
3Fri11:056.811:277.04:52-0.25:15-0.26:207:20Full Moon3Fri
4Sat11:527.05:39-0.36:05-0.36:217:19Full Moon4Sat
5Sun12:156.912:387.16:23-0.26:53-0.26:227:17Full Moon5Sun
6Mon1:026.71:237.07:070.07:400.06:237:15Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:496.42:086.87:510.38:270.26:247:13Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed2:366.12:546.58:350.69:150.56:257:12Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu3:255.83:426.39:220.910:050.86:267:10Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:165.64:336.010:131.310:591.16:277:08Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:105.45:285.811:081.511:551.26:287:07Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun6:075.36:275.612:061.66:297:05Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon7:065.37:265.612:521.31:041.56:307:03Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue8:025.48:225.81:461.22:001.46:317:02Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:535.79:115.92:361.02:511.16:327:00Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:385.99:556.13:220.83:380.86:336:58Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:186.210:366.34:030.64:220.56:346:56Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:566.511:156.44:420.45:030.36:356:55New Moon18Sat
19Sun11:346.711:546.45:200.35:440.16:366:53New Moon19Sun
20Mon12:116.85:570.26:250.06:376:51New Moon20Mon
21Tue12:346.412:506.96:360.27:070.06:386:50Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed1:176.31:336.97:170.37:520.06:396:48Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu2:036.22:196.98:010.48:420.26:406:46Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri2:526.03:116.78:510.69:370.46:416:44Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat3:475.84:086.59:480.810:380.66:426:43First Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:485.75:126.410:530.911:430.76:436:41First Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:545.76:206.312:021.06:446:39First Quarter27Mon
28Tue7:025.87:296.312:490.61:110.86:456:38Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed8:076.18:326.41:510.52:160.66:466:36Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu9:056.49:306.52:490.33:160.36:476:34Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 4:29 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 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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