Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : in 5h 58m at 7:14 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:24 am (6.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8465233
Common Questions About Tides

Branford, CT Tides - Sep 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:525.57:196.212:420.712:561.06:187:23Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:005.58:256.21:470.72:021.06:197:22Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:015.79:236.32:480.73:030.96:207:20Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri9:555.910:146.43:410.53:570.76:217:18Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:416.210:596.44:280.44:450.66:227:17Full Moon5Sat
6Sun11:236.311:406.45:100.45:290.56:237:15Full Moon6Sun
7Mon12:016.45:470.46:090.46:247:13Full Moon7Mon
8Tue12:196.312:376.46:230.56:480.56:257:12Full Moon8Tue
9Wed12:576.11:136.46:570.67:250.56:267:10Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:366.01:496.37:320.88:040.76:277:08Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri2:165.82:266.28:081.08:440.86:287:06Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat2:575.63:066.08:471.29:271.06:297:05Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:425.43:505.99:301.510:161.26:307:03Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:305.24:405.710:201.611:101.36:317:01Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:245.15:365.611:171.76:327:00Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:235.16:385.712:091.312:191.76:336:58Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:235.37:405.91:081.21:201.46:346:56Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:195.68:376.22:051.02:181.16:356:54Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:106.09:296.52:560.63:130.66:366:53Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun9:586.510:186.73:450.24:040.26:376:51Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:446.911:066.94:30-0.14:54-0.26:386:49New Moon21Mon
22Tue11:297.311:546.95:15-0.35:44-0.56:396:48New Moon22Tue
23Wed12:167.56:00-0.46:33-0.66:406:46New Moon23Wed
24Thu12:436.81:037.66:46-0.37:24-0.66:416:44Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri1:336.61:547.47:35-0.18:17-0.46:426:42Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat2:266.42:477.28:270.29:130.06:436:41Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun3:236.13:456.89:240.510:130.36:446:39First Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:235.84:476.410:270.811:180.66:456:37First Quarter28Mon
29Tue5:295.65:556.211:351.16:466:36First Quarter29Tue
30Wed6:375.57:046.012:240.812:431.16:476:34First Quarter30Wed
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 10:19 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 96% 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 Waning Gibbous (96% 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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