Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : in 4h 24m at 11:13 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:19 am (5.6 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 - Jul 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:056.45:55-0.56:070.15:228:28Full Moon1Sun
2Mon12:217.012:556.46:43-0.46:570.25:238:28Full Moon2Mon
3Tue1:106.81:436.37:29-0.37:460.45:238:27Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed1:586.62:316.28:150.08:350.55:248:27Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu2:466.33:196.29:010.29:250.75:248:27Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri3:356.04:066.19:470.510:160.95:258:27Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:255.84:556.010:340.711:081.05:268:26Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:165.55:445.911:220.95:268:26Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon6:105.46:365.912:021.012:121.15:278:26Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue7:065.37:285.912:561.01:041.25:288:25Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed8:015.38:196.01:490.91:551.25:288:25Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu8:535.49:076.12:400.82:451.15:298:24Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri9:425.69:536.33:280.63:331.05:308:24Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:275.710:366.44:140.44:200.85:318:23Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:105.911:196.64:580.25:040.65:318:23New Moon15Sun
16Mon11:526.15:400.05:490.55:328:22New Moon16Mon
17Tue12:016.712:356.26:23-0.26:330.35:338:21New Moon17Tue
18Wed12:456.81:186.47:05-0.27:200.25:348:21Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu1:316.82:046.57:50-0.38:080.25:358:20Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri2:196.72:526.68:36-0.29:000.15:368:19Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat3:106.63:436.79:25-0.29:550.25:378:18Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun4:046.44:366.710:170.010:550.25:378:17First Quarter22Sun
23Mon5:016.25:336.711:140.211:570.35:388:17First Quarter23Mon
24Tue6:036.06:346.712:130.35:398:16First Quarter24Tue
25Wed7:075.97:366.71:000.21:140.45:408:15Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu8:115.98:366.82:020.22:150.45:418:14Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri9:126.09:346.93:020.03:140.35:428:13Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:086.110:276.93:57-0.14:100.35:438:12Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:006.311:166.94:49-0.25:020.25:448:11Full Moon29Sun
30Mon11:486.45:37-0.25:510.25:458:10Full Moon30Mon
31Tue12:036.812:336.46:22-0.26:370.35:468:09Full Moon31Tue
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 2:16 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 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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