Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : 2:05 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 41m at 8:14 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:39 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8465233
Common Questions About Tides

Branford, CT Tides - Jan 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:255.81:416.07:280.17:59-0.27:164:33Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue2:145.62:325.78:190.38:470.07:164:34Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed3:055.53:235.49:130.59:360.37:164:34First Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:565.44:175.210:080.610:270.57:164:35First Quarter4Thu
5Fri4:485.45:135.011:040.711:180.67:164:36First Quarter5Fri
6Sat5:415.46:094.912:000.67:164:37First Quarter6Sat
7Sun6:345.47:044.912:100.712:530.57:164:38Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:255.57:565.01:000.61:440.37:164:39Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue8:135.78:445.11:490.62:320.17:164:40Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed8:575.99:275.32:360.43:16-0.17:154:41Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu9:386.010:095.43:200.33:58-0.37:154:42Full Moon11Thu
12Fri10:196.110:495.64:030.14:40-0.47:154:44Full Moon12Fri
13Sat10:596.211:305.74:450.05:20-0.57:144:45Full Moon13Sat
14Sun11:416.35:27-0.26:01-0.67:144:46Full Moon14Sun
15Mon12:125.812:246.36:11-0.26:44-0.67:144:47Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:565.91:106.36:57-0.37:28-0.67:134:48Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed1:425.91:596.17:47-0.28:16-0.57:134:49Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu2:326.02:525.98:41-0.29:07-0.47:124:50Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:256.03:485.79:40-0.110:03-0.37:124:52Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat4:226.14:505.510:42-0.111:02-0.27:114:53Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun5:236.15:545.411:47-0.17:104:54Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon6:256.26:595.412:04-0.112:51-0.27:104:55Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue7:276.38:015.51:05-0.11:52-0.47:094:56Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed8:266.48:595.62:05-0.22:49-0.67:084:58Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu9:206.59:515.83:01-0.33:42-0.77:074:59New Moon25Thu
26Fri10:116.510:415.93:54-0.44:32-0.87:075:00New Moon26Fri
27Sat10:596.511:285.94:44-0.55:18-0.87:065:01New Moon27Sat
28Sun11:456.45:31-0.46:02-0.67:055:03New Moon28Sun
29Mon12:135.912:306.26:17-0.36:44-0.57:045:04Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:575.81:155.97:02-0.17:26-0.27:035:05Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed1:415.72:005.77:480.18:080.07:025:06Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 11:09 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 79% 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 (79% 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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