Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : 8:50 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 15m at 2:46 am (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8465233
Common Questions About Tides

Branford, CT Tides - Sep 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:206.02:396.48:210.78:520.66:187:24Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue3:045.83:226.29:030.99:370.86:197:22Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed3:505.64:076.09:481.210:261.06:207:20First Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:395.44:575.810:371.411:181.26:217:19First Quarter4Thu
5Fri5:325.35:515.711:321.56:227:17First Quarter5Fri
6Sat6:295.36:485.712:141.212:291.56:237:15First Quarter6Sat
7Sun7:255.47:455.81:101.21:261.46:247:14Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon8:195.68:396.12:031.02:201.16:257:12Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue9:095.99:286.32:530.73:110.86:267:10Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed9:556.210:146.63:400.44:000.46:277:09Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu10:386.610:586.84:240.14:470.16:287:07Full Moon11Thu
12Fri11:216.911:436.95:07-0.15:33-0.26:297:05Full Moon12Fri
13Sat12:047.25:51-0.36:19-0.46:307:03Full Moon13Sat
14Sun12:296.912:507.36:35-0.37:08-0.56:317:02Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon1:176.81:387.37:21-0.37:58-0.46:327:00Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue2:086.72:297.28:11-0.18:52-0.26:336:58Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed3:026.43:247.09:040.19:500.16:346:57Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu3:596.24:236.810:040.410:520.36:356:55Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri5:016.05:276.511:080.611:570.56:366:53Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat6:075.96:346.312:150.86:376:51Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun7:145.97:416.31:020.51:210.76:386:50Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon8:176.18:436.32:030.52:240.66:396:48Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue9:146.39:386.42:590.33:210.46:406:46Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed10:046.510:266.53:490.24:120.26:416:45Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:486.711:106.44:350.24:580.16:426:43New Moon25Thu
26Fri11:296.711:516.45:160.25:410.16:436:41New Moon26Fri
27Sat12:086.75:550.36:210.16:446:39New Moon27Sat
28Sun12:316.312:466.66:320.56:590.26:456:38New Moon28Sun
29Mon1:106.11:246.57:090.67:380.46:466:36Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue1:516.02:036.37:470.88:180.66:476:34Waxing Crescent30Tue
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 5:48 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 75% 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 Waning Gibbous (75% 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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