Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : 12:16 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 05m at 6:16 am (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:37 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8465233
Common Questions About Tides

Branford, CT Tides - Mar 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:386.02:035.67:490.08:050.36:245:42Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun2:215.82:485.48:350.28:500.56:225:43Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:075.63:375.19:230.59:380.86:215:44Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:565.44:295.010:150.710:320.96:195:45Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:505.35:254.911:100.811:291.06:185:46Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:485.26:234.912:070.86:165:48Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:465.37:185.112:260.91:010.66:145:49Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat7:405.58:085.41:200.61:530.46:135:50Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun9:295.89:545.73:110.33:400.17:116:51Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:156.110:376.03:590.04:25-0.27:106:52Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:596.311:196.34:45-0.45:07-0.47:086:53New Moon11Tue
12Wed11:426.55:30-0.65:50-0.67:066:54New Moon12Wed
13Thu12:016.612:266.56:15-0.86:33-0.77:056:55New Moon13Thu
14Fri12:456.71:136.57:01-0.97:18-0.77:036:57Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:316.82:016.47:49-0.98:05-0.67:016:58Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun2:216.82:536.28:41-0.78:57-0.47:006:59Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon3:136.63:486.09:37-0.59:53-0.16:587:00Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:116.44:485.810:37-0.210:560.16:567:01First Quarter18Tue
19Wed5:136.15:525.611:420.06:557:02First Quarter19Wed
20Thu6:206.06:595.612:020.312:470.16:537:03First Quarter20Thu
21Fri7:295.98:045.71:090.31:510.16:517:04Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat8:336.09:045.92:130.22:500.06:507:05Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun9:316.19:576.23:130.03:44-0.16:487:06Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:226.210:446.34:06-0.24:32-0.26:467:08Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:086.211:276.44:54-0.45:15-0.26:447:09Full Moon25Tue
26Wed11:506.25:38-0.45:56-0.26:437:10Full Moon26Wed
27Thu12:076.512:316.16:19-0.46:340.06:417:11Full Moon27Thu
28Fri12:466.41:116.06:59-0.37:120.16:397:12Full Moon28Fri
29Sat1:256.31:525.97:38-0.27:510.36:387:13Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun2:046.12:335.78:180.08:310.66:367:14Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon2:455.93:165.58:590.39:130.86:347:15Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 9:16 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (62% illuminated). This places Branford, CT in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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