Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : 1:11 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 26m at 7:16 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:38 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8465233
Common Questions About Tides

Branford, CT Tides - Mar 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:526.38:255.91:32-0.12:15-0.46:235:42Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:506.69:206.32:32-0.53:10-0.76:225:44Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:446.810:126.63:28-0.84:02-1.06:205:45Full Moon3Thu
4Fri10:367.011:036.94:22-1.14:52-1.26:185:46Full Moon4Fri
5Sat11:276.911:536.95:14-1.25:40-1.26:175:47Full Moon5Sat
6Sun12:186.86:05-1.26:29-1.06:155:48Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:436.91:106.56:57-1.07:18-0.76:145:49Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue1:346.72:026.27:49-0.78:09-0.46:125:50Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed2:266.42:555.88:44-0.39:030.06:105:52Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu3:196.13:525.59:400.09:590.46:095:53Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:165.84:515.310:390.310:580.66:075:54Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat5:165.65:525.211:380.511:590.76:055:55Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun7:185.47:525.21:370.67:046:56Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon8:175.58:475.31:570.72:310.57:026:57Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue9:105.69:355.52:500.63:200.47:006:58Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed9:575.710:195.73:390.44:040.36:596:59Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:395.910:585.94:230.24:440.26:577:00Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:186.011:356.05:040.05:220.16:557:02New Moon18Fri
19Sat11:556.05:42-0.15:580.06:547:03New Moon19Sat
20Sun12:116.112:326.06:20-0.26:340.06:527:04New Moon20Sun
21Mon12:466.11:106.06:57-0.27:100.16:507:05New Moon21Mon
22Tue1:226.21:485.97:35-0.27:470.16:497:06Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed2:006.22:295.88:15-0.18:270.26:477:07Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu2:416.13:145.78:590.09:120.46:457:08Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri3:266.14:035.69:490.110:030.56:447:09First Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:186.04:585.510:450.311:020.56:427:10First Quarter26Sat
27Sun5:175.95:595.511:460.36:407:11First Quarter27Sun
28Mon6:225.97:035.612:060.512:510.36:397:12First Quarter28Mon
29Tue7:296.18:075.91:130.31:530.16:377:13Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed8:346.39:066.32:170.02:53-0.26:357:15Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu9:336.510:016.63:17-0.43:48-0.56:347:16Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 10:13 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 71% 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 Waxing Gibbous (71% 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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