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 3h 20m 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 - Sep 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:596.12:166.38:000.68:270.66:187:23Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri2:396.02:556.38:370.79:090.76:197:21Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat3:215.83:366.29:190.99:560.86:207:19Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun4:085.74:236.210:051.010:480.96:217:18Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:595.65:166.110:581.111:450.96:227:16Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue5:565.66:166.211:571.16:237:14Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed6:575.77:186.312:460.81:000.96:247:13Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu7:595.98:206.61:460.52:020.76:257:11Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri8:576.39:196.92:450.23:020.36:267:09Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat9:526.710:147.13:40-0.13:59-0.16:277:07Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:447.011:067.34:32-0.44:53-0.56:287:06New Moon11Sun
12Mon11:347.311:587.35:22-0.65:46-0.76:297:04New Moon12Mon
13Tue12:257.56:11-0.76:38-0.76:307:02New Moon13Tue
14Wed12:507.21:157.57:00-0.67:31-0.66:317:01Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu1:427.02:077.47:50-0.48:24-0.46:326:59Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri2:356.73:007.18:42-0.19:20-0.16:336:57Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat3:316.43:556.89:370.310:170.26:346:55First Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:286.04:526.510:340.711:170.56:356:54First Quarter18Sun
19Mon5:285.85:536.211:350.96:366:52First Quarter19Mon
20Tue6:315.76:556.012:180.712:371.16:376:50First Quarter20Tue
21Wed7:325.77:556.01:170.81:371.16:386:49Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu8:295.88:506.12:120.82:321.06:396:47Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri9:196.09:386.23:020.73:220.86:406:45Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat10:036.210:216.33:470.64:070.66:416:43Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:436.311:016.34:270.54:490.56:426:42Full Moon25Sun
26Mon11:206.411:396.35:050.45:280.36:436:40Full Moon26Mon
27Tue11:556.55:410.46:050.36:446:38Full Moon27Tue
28Wed12:166.312:316.56:160.46:420.36:466:37Full Moon28Wed
29Thu12:536.21:066.56:520.57:200.36:476:35Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri1:316.11:426.57:280.67:590.46:486:33Waning Gibbous30Fri
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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