Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : in 2h 21m at 5:14 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 11:29 pm (6.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:43 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8465233
Common Questions About Tides

Branford, CT Tides - Jan 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:155.75:485.011:410.411:480.57:164:32First Quarter1Mon
2Tue6:125.96:495.112:410.27:164:33Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed7:106.17:495.212:460.31:40-0.17:164:34Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu8:076.48:465.41:440.22:38-0.47:164:35Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri9:036.69:415.62:41-0.13:33-0.77:164:36Full Moon5Fri
6Sat9:586.810:355.83:38-0.34:27-0.97:164:37Full Moon6Sat
7Sun10:536.911:285.94:33-0.55:20-1.07:164:38Full Moon7Sun
8Mon11:476.85:28-0.66:11-1.07:164:39Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:226.012:416.66:24-0.57:02-0.97:164:40Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed1:156.11:356.37:20-0.47:54-0.77:164:41Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu2:106.12:306.08:17-0.28:46-0.47:154:42Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri3:046.03:265.69:160.09:38-0.17:154:43Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:595.94:235.310:160.210:330.27:154:44Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun4:555.85:235.011:160.311:280.47:144:45Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon5:515.76:244.812:150.37:144:46Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue6:485.67:224.812:230.61:120.37:134:47Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed7:415.68:164.91:170.72:040.37:134:49Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu8:315.79:035.02:090.62:520.27:124:50Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri9:165.79:465.12:570.53:360.17:124:51Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat9:585.810:265.23:400.44:160.07:114:52New Moon20Sat
21Sun10:385.811:055.34:210.34:54-0.17:114:53New Moon21Sun
22Mon11:165.811:425.45:000.35:30-0.17:104:55New Moon22Mon
23Tue11:535.85:390.26:06-0.17:094:56New Moon23Tue
24Wed12:195.412:305.86:170.26:41-0.17:084:57Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:555.51:095.76:560.27:17-0.17:084:58Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri1:335.51:495.67:370.27:550.07:074:59Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat2:125.62:335.48:220.28:360.17:065:01Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun2:555.73:215.29:110.39:220.37:055:02First Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:435.74:165.010:080.310:160.47:045:03First Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:385.75:174.911:100.311:160.57:035:04First Quarter30Tue
31Wed5:405.86:234.912:150.27:025:06Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 8:21 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 99% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Full Moon (99% illuminated). This places Branford, CT in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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