Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : 11:13 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 50m at 4:44 pm (6.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8465233
Common Questions About Tides

Branford, CT Tides - Nov 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:355.77:585.61:150.81:440.97:235:46Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:275.98:495.72:050.82:360.77:245:45Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:136.19:365.82:520.73:230.57:255:43Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:556.310:185.93:350.64:060.37:265:42Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:336.49:586.03:150.53:470.16:284:41Full Moon5Sun
6Mon10:106.510:366.03:540.44:260.06:294:40Full Moon6Mon
7Tue10:466.511:156.04:320.45:040.06:304:39Full Moon7Tue
8Wed11:236.511:545.95:090.45:420.06:314:38Full Moon8Wed
9Thu12:016.55:480.56:220.06:324:37Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:345.912:426.46:280.57:040.16:344:36Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat1:185.81:266.37:130.67:500.26:354:35Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun2:055.82:166.28:020.78:410.26:364:34Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon2:565.83:106.18:580.79:360.36:374:33Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:525.84:106.09:590.710:350.36:384:32Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:525.95:146.011:040.611:350.26:404:31Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:536.26:186.112:080.36:414:30Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:536.57:206.212:340.01:090.06:424:30Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:506.88:186.31:31-0.22:08-0.46:434:29Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:437.19:126.52:25-0.43:03-0.76:444:28Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:347.310:046.53:17-0.53:55-0.96:454:27New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:237.310:546.54:07-0.54:45-0.96:474:27New Moon21Tue
22Wed11:127.211:446.44:57-0.45:34-0.86:484:26New Moon22Wed
23Thu12:017.05:46-0.36:23-0.66:494:26Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:346.212:506.76:350.07:11-0.46:504:25Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:246.01:406.47:260.38:010.06:514:25Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun2:165.82:326.08:180.68:520.26:524:24Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:085.63:255.79:130.89:430.56:534:24First Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:015.54:215.510:100.910:360.76:544:23First Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:565.55:185.311:071.011:280.76:554:23First Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:505.56:145.212:030.96:564:23First Quarter30Thu
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 7:58 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Branford, CT in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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