Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : in 2h 45m at 2:05 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : 8:29 pm (5.9 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 - Aug 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:175.96:466.712:100.412:250.55:478:07First Quarter1Wed
2Thu7:225.87:486.81:140.31:270.55:488:06Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:265.98:496.92:160.22:290.45:498:05Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:266.19:477.03:160.03:280.35:508:04Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:226.210:427.14:12-0.24:250.25:518:03Full Moon5Sun
6Mon11:156.411:337.05:04-0.35:180.15:528:02Full Moon6Mon
7Tue12:046.55:53-0.36:090.15:538:00Full Moon7Tue
8Wed12:226.912:526.56:40-0.36:580.15:547:59Full Moon8Wed
9Thu1:106.81:396.57:24-0.17:450.35:557:58Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:576.52:246.48:080.18:330.45:567:56Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat2:436.33:096.38:510.49:210.65:577:55Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:316.03:556.29:360.710:100.85:587:54Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:205.74:436.010:221.011:021.05:597:52Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:115.55:335.911:111.211:561.16:007:51Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:065.36:265.812:041.46:017:50Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:035.27:215.812:511.112:581.46:027:48Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:595.38:155.91:451.11:531.46:037:47Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:525.59:066.02:370.92:451.26:047:45Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:405.79:536.23:260.73:341.06:057:44Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:255.910:376.44:110.54:210.76:067:42Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:066.111:196.64:540.35:050.56:077:41New Moon21Tue
22Wed11:476.45:350.15:490.36:087:39New Moon22Wed
23Thu12:016.712:286.66:16-0.16:330.16:097:38New Moon23Thu
24Fri12:446.81:116.76:57-0.27:180.06:107:36Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:296.81:556.97:40-0.28:050.06:117:35Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun2:166.72:426.98:25-0.18:560.06:127:33Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:066.53:326.99:140.19:510.16:137:31Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:006.24:276.810:070.310:510.36:147:30First Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:596.05:266.711:060.511:540.46:157:28First Quarter29Wed
30Thu6:025.86:306.612:100.76:167:27First Quarter30Thu
31Fri7:095.87:356.612:590.41:150.76:177:25Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 5:17 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 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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