Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : in 21m at 11:22 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 5:45 pm (6.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:36 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8465233
Common Questions About Tides

Branford, CT Tides - Oct 2069

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:567.55:41-0.56:15-0.76:486:32Full Moon1Tue
2Wed12:247.012:447.66:29-0.57:06-0.76:496:30Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:156.91:357.57:18-0.47:58-0.66:506:29Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri2:096.72:297.38:11-0.18:54-0.36:516:27Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat3:056.43:277.09:080.29:530.06:536:25Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:046.24:286.610:090.510:560.36:546:24Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:076.05:326.311:150.711:590.56:556:22Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:125.96:396.112:210.86:566:20Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed7:176.07:446.11:020.51:260.86:576:19Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu8:176.18:436.12:000.52:260.66:586:17Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri9:106.39:346.22:530.53:190.46:596:16Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:576.510:206.23:410.44:070.37:006:14Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:386.611:016.24:240.44:500.27:016:12New Moon13Sun
14Mon11:176.611:406.25:030.45:300.17:026:11New Moon14Mon
15Tue11:546.65:400.56:080.17:036:09New Moon15Tue
16Wed12:186.112:306.56:170.66:450.27:046:08New Moon16Wed
17Thu12:576.01:076.46:530.77:220.37:066:06Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:365.91:456.37:300.98:010.57:076:05Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat2:165.72:256.18:101.08:420.67:086:03Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun2:585.63:086.08:531.29:270.87:096:02Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon3:445.53:555.99:401.310:160.97:106:00First Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:335.54:475.810:341.311:090.97:115:59First Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:255.55:445.811:321.27:125:58First Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:215.76:435.812:040.812:311.07:145:56First Quarter24Thu
25Fri7:175.97:426.01:000.71:300.77:155:55Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:126.38:386.31:540.42:270.37:165:53Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun9:046.89:326.52:460.13:21-0.27:175:52Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:547.210:236.73:36-0.24:13-0.67:185:51Full Moon28Mon
29Tue10:437.511:136.84:26-0.45:05-0.87:195:49Full Moon29Tue
30Wed11:327.65:16-0.65:56-1.07:215:48Full Moon30Wed
31Thu12:046.812:237.66:06-0.66:47-0.97:225:47Full Moon31Thu
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 2:33 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 52% 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 First Quarter (52% 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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