Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : in 5h 23m at 1:11 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : 7:35 pm (6.0 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 - Jul 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:116.612:436.16:300.06:410.65:228:28Full Moon1Fri
2Sat12:536.51:246.07:100.17:230.75:238:28Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun1:356.32:066.07:500.28:060.85:238:27Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon2:176.22:486.08:290.48:490.95:248:27Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue3:006.03:305.99:100.59:341.05:258:27Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed3:455.84:135.99:520.710:221.05:258:26Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:315.64:585.910:360.811:121.15:268:26Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:215.55:465.911:240.95:278:26Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat6:135.46:366.012:051.012:141.05:278:25Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun7:095.47:296.112:590.91:071.05:288:25Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon8:045.58:216.31:540.72:000.95:298:24Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue8:585.69:136.52:470.52:530.75:308:24Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:505.910:046.83:390.23:460.55:308:23Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:406.210:547.04:29-0.14:380.25:318:23New Moon14Thu
15Fri11:296.411:447.25:19-0.45:300.05:328:22New Moon15Fri
16Sat12:196.66:08-0.66:22-0.25:338:21New Moon16Sat
17Sun12:357.21:106.86:57-0.77:15-0.35:348:21Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon1:287.22:026.97:48-0.78:09-0.25:348:20Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue2:227.02:566.98:39-0.69:06-0.25:358:19Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed3:176.83:516.99:33-0.410:050.05:368:19First Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:146.54:486.810:28-0.111:060.25:378:18First Quarter21Thu
22Fri5:146.25:466.711:260.15:388:17First Quarter22Fri
23Sat6:165.96:476.612:090.312:250.45:398:16First Quarter23Sat
24Sun7:205.87:476.51:110.31:250.65:408:15Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon8:225.78:456.52:110.32:230.65:418:14Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue9:195.89:376.53:070.33:180.65:428:13Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed10:105.910:256.53:580.24:090.65:438:12Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:566.011:096.54:440.24:550.65:448:11Full Moon28Thu
29Fri11:386.111:506.55:260.15:380.65:448:10Full Moon29Fri
30Sat12:186.16:060.26:190.65:458:09Full Moon30Sat
31Sun12:306.412:576.16:430.26:580.65:468:08Full Moon31Sun
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 4:23 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 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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