Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : in 2h 39m at 8:03 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 2:19 pm (6.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:33 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8465233
Common Questions About Tides

Branford, CT Tides - Sep 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:005.56:256.012:031.26:187:24Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri7:025.57:265.912:511.01:031.36:197:22Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:015.58:245.91:491.02:011.26:207:21Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun8:555.79:156.02:420.92:551.16:217:19Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon9:425.910:016.13:290.83:430.96:227:17Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue10:256.110:416.24:110.64:260.76:237:16Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed11:036.311:206.34:490.55:060.56:247:14New Moon7Wed
8Thu11:396.411:576.35:260.55:450.46:257:12New Moon8Thu
9Fri12:146.56:010.56:220.46:267:11New Moon9Fri
10Sat12:336.212:496.56:350.56:590.46:277:09New Moon10Sat
11Sun1:106.11:256.57:100.67:380.46:287:07Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon1:496.02:036.57:470.78:180.56:297:05Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue2:305.92:446.48:260.89:030.66:307:04Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed3:155.83:306.49:110.99:540.76:317:02First Quarter14Wed
15Thu4:055.64:246.310:041.110:520.86:327:00First Quarter15Thu
16Fri5:025.65:246.211:051.111:550.86:336:59First Quarter16Fri
17Sat6:055.66:306.312:111.06:346:57First Quarter17Sat
18Sun7:115.87:366.412:590.71:180.86:356:55Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon8:146.18:396.62:000.42:220.56:366:53Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue9:126.59:376.92:570.13:220.16:376:52Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed10:056.910:307.03:51-0.24:18-0.36:386:50Full Moon21Wed
22Thu10:567.311:217.04:41-0.45:11-0.56:396:48Full Moon22Thu
23Fri11:447.45:29-0.56:02-0.66:406:47Full Moon23Fri
24Sat12:117.012:327.56:16-0.46:52-0.66:416:45Full Moon24Sat
25Sun1:016.81:217.37:04-0.27:41-0.36:426:43Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon1:516.52:107.07:520.18:320.06:436:41Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue2:426.23:006.78:420.59:240.36:446:40Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed3:355.93:546.39:350.810:190.76:456:38Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:305.74:506.010:311.111:161.06:466:36Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri5:285.55:495.811:311.36:476:35Third 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 11:11 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 14% 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 (14% 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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