Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : 10:16 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 53m at 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 - Sep 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:335.96:006.511:410.66:187:23First Quarter1Fri
2Sat6:375.87:036.312:260.512:430.86:197:22First Quarter2Sat
3Sun7:405.88:056.21:270.61:450.96:207:20Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon8:405.89:016.32:250.62:420.86:217:18Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:326.09:516.33:170.53:340.76:227:17Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:176.210:356.44:030.44:210.66:237:15Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:586.311:156.44:450.45:030.56:247:13Full Moon7Thu
8Fri11:376.411:536.45:230.35:420.46:257:11Full Moon8Fri
9Sat12:136.45:590.46:200.46:267:10Full Moon9Sat
10Sun12:316.312:496.46:340.46:580.46:277:08Full Moon10Sun
11Mon1:096.21:256.47:100.57:350.56:287:06Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue1:476.12:016.37:450.68:140.66:297:05Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed2:266.02:396.38:230.88:550.76:307:03Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu3:085.83:216.29:040.99:400.86:317:01Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri3:535.74:066.19:491.110:310.96:327:00Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:435.64:596.110:421.211:270.96:336:58Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun5:395.65:576.111:401.26:346:56Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon6:395.67:006.212:270.812:431.06:356:54Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue7:405.98:026.41:270.61:450.76:366:53Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed8:386.29:006.72:250.32:440.46:376:51Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu9:336.79:567.03:190.03:41-0.16:386:49Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:247.110:487.24:11-0.34:35-0.56:396:48New Moon22Fri
23Sat11:157.411:397.35:01-0.65:28-0.76:406:46New Moon23Sat
24Sun12:047.65:51-0.76:20-0.86:416:44New Moon24Sun
25Mon12:317.212:557.66:40-0.67:12-0.86:426:42Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue1:237.01:467.57:30-0.48:05-0.56:436:41Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed2:166.72:397.28:22-0.19:00-0.26:446:39Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu3:116.43:346.99:170.29:570.16:456:37First Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:096.14:326.510:150.610:570.46:466:36First Quarter29Fri
30Sat5:095.95:336.211:160.911:580.76:476:34First Quarter30Sat
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 7:05 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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