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 27m 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 - Apr 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:326.49:596.53:16-0.23:47-0.46:337:16Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:256.710:496.94:11-0.64:37-0.66:317:17Full Moon2Mon
3Tue11:166.911:387.25:03-1.05:26-0.86:307:18Full Moon3Tue
4Wed12:076.95:55-1.26:15-0.96:287:19Full Moon4Wed
5Thu12:287.312:586.96:46-1.27:05-0.86:267:20Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri1:197.31:506.77:38-1.17:56-0.66:257:21Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat2:117.12:446.48:31-0.88:50-0.36:237:22Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun3:056.83:416.19:27-0.59:470.16:217:24Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:036.44:395.910:26-0.110:480.46:207:25Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:036.15:415.711:270.211:520.66:187:26Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:075.86:455.612:290.56:177:27Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu7:125.77:465.612:550.71:290.56:157:28Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri8:135.78:425.81:560.62:240.56:137:29Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:085.79:315.92:520.53:140.56:127:30Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:565.810:156.13:410.33:590.46:107:31Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:385.910:546.24:250.14:390.46:097:32Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:186.011:316.35:060.05:170.46:077:33New Moon17Tue
18Wed11:566.05:44-0.15:540.46:067:34New Moon18Wed
19Thu12:076.312:346.06:21-0.16:300.46:047:35New Moon19Thu
20Fri12:426.31:125.96:580.07:060.56:037:36New Moon20Fri
21Sat1:186.21:505.87:350.07:430.66:017:38Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:556.12:305.88:140.28:230.76:007:39Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon2:356.03:135.78:550.39:070.85:587:40Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue3:196.03:585.69:410.49:560.95:577:41Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:085.94:495.610:320.510:510.95:567:42First Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:035.85:445.711:280.511:520.85:547:43First Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:045.86:435.812:270.55:537:44First Quarter27Fri
28Sat7:076.07:426.112:540.61:260.35:517:45Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:096.28:396.51:550.22:230.15:507:46Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:076.49:336.92:54-0.23:18-0.25:497:47Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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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