Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Branford, CT.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 21m at 1:06 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:16 am (5.1 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 - Sep 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:175.75:416.111:221.06:187:24First Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:165.56:396.012:040.912:201.26:197:22First Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:155.57:375.91:021.01:171.36:207:21Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:125.68:326.01:561.02:121.26:217:19Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat9:045.79:226.12:470.83:031.06:227:17Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:505.910:066.23:330.73:500.86:237:16Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:316.110:476.34:160.54:330.66:247:14Full Moon7Mon
8Tue11:106.311:266.44:550.45:140.56:257:12Full Moon8Tue
9Wed11:466.45:320.35:530.36:267:10Full Moon9Wed
10Thu12:046.412:226.56:090.36:310.36:277:09Full Moon10Thu
11Fri12:426.412:596.66:450.37:100.26:287:07Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:216.41:376.67:220.37:510.36:297:05Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun2:026.32:176.68:020.48:350.36:307:04Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon2:466.23:026.68:450.59:230.46:317:02Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:356.03:526.59:340.710:180.56:327:00Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:295.94:486.510:310.811:180.66:336:59Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:285.85:516.411:330.86:346:57Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri6:335.96:576.412:220.612:400.86:356:55Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat7:386.18:036.61:260.41:450.56:366:53Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:396.49:046.82:260.22:470.26:376:52Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon9:366.710:007.03:23-0.13:46-0.16:386:50Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue10:297.010:537.14:16-0.34:40-0.46:396:48New Moon22Tue
23Wed11:197.211:437.05:06-0.55:32-0.56:406:46New Moon23Wed
24Thu12:067.35:53-0.46:21-0.56:416:45New Moon24Thu
25Fri12:316.912:547.36:39-0.37:09-0.46:426:43Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat1:206.71:407.17:250.07:57-0.16:436:41Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun2:086.42:286.88:120.38:460.26:446:40Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon2:586.13:176.59:000.69:370.56:456:38Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:495.94:086.29:511.010:290.86:466:36First Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:435.65:025.910:461.211:241.06:476:35First Quarter30Wed
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 4:11 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 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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