Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : in 34m at 9:33 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 3:54 pm (6.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8465233
Common Questions About Tides

Branford, CT Tides - Aug 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:536.54:246.910:05-0.210:440.15:478:07First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:526.25:236.811:030.111:460.25:488:06First Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:536.06:246.612:030.45:498:05First Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:585.87:256.512:490.31:040.65:508:04Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat8:015.88:266.51:500.42:040.65:518:03Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:005.89:216.52:480.33:010.65:528:01Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:546.010:116.53:410.33:540.65:538:00Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:416.110:566.54:290.24:420.55:547:59Full Moon8Tue
9Wed11:246.211:386.55:120.25:260.55:557:58Full Moon9Wed
10Thu12:046.25:520.26:070.55:567:56Full Moon10Thu
11Fri12:186.512:436.36:300.26:460.55:577:55Full Moon11Fri
12Sat12:576.41:216.37:060.37:250.65:587:54Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:366.21:596.27:420.48:050.65:597:52Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon2:166.12:376.28:190.68:460.76:007:51Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue2:575.93:176.18:580.79:290.86:017:49Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed3:405.83:596.19:390.910:150.96:027:48Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:265.64:446.010:241.011:061.06:037:47Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:175.55:356.011:151.16:047:45Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:125.46:316.012:021.012:111.26:057:44Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:115.57:306.212:590.91:101.16:067:42Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:095.78:286.41:570.72:080.86:077:41Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:056.09:236.72:530.43:060.56:087:39Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:576.410:167.03:460.04:010.16:097:38Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:486.711:087.24:37-0.34:54-0.26:107:36New Moon24Thu
25Fri11:387.111:597.35:26-0.65:46-0.56:117:34New Moon25Fri
26Sat12:287.36:15-0.76:39-0.66:127:33New Moon26Sat
27Sun12:507.31:197.47:04-0.77:32-0.66:137:31Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:437.12:117.47:54-0.68:26-0.56:147:30Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue2:376.83:047.28:46-0.39:23-0.26:157:28Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed3:336.54:007.09:410.010:220.16:167:26First Quarter30Wed
31Thu4:316.24:596.710:390.411:230.36:177:25First Quarter31Thu
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 12:43 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 66% 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 Third Quarter (66% 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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