Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Branford, CT.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 11:18 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 30m at 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 - Jan 2092

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:275.83:475.79:380.210:04-0.17:164:32Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:225.94:475.610:390.111:01-0.17:164:33Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:216.05:505.511:420.07:164:34Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:226.26:535.612:01-0.112:45-0.27:164:35Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:226.47:555.71:00-0.21:46-0.57:164:36Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:196.78:525.81:59-0.42:44-0.77:164:37Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:146.89:476.02:55-0.53:38-0.97:164:38New Moon7Mon
8Tue10:066.910:396.03:49-0.64:30-1.07:164:39New Moon8Tue
9Wed10:576.811:296.14:42-0.65:20-1.07:164:40New Moon9Wed
10Thu11:476.75:33-0.66:08-0.97:154:41New Moon10Thu
11Fri12:196.012:376.46:23-0.46:55-0.77:154:42Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:085.91:266.17:13-0.27:42-0.47:154:43Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun1:585.82:165.88:040.08:30-0.17:154:44Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon2:475.63:075.58:560.39:180.17:144:45First Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:375.53:595.29:500.510:080.47:144:46First Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:295.44:545.010:460.611:000.67:134:48First Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:225.45:514.911:420.611:520.77:134:49First Quarter17Thu
18Fri6:175.46:484.912:370.57:124:50Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat7:095.47:414.912:450.71:290.47:124:51Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:595.68:305.11:350.62:180.27:114:52Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:455.79:155.32:230.43:030.07:104:53Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:285.99:575.43:090.33:46-0.27:104:55Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:096.110:375.63:520.14:27-0.47:094:56Full Moon23Wed
24Thu10:496.211:175.74:34-0.15:07-0.57:084:57Full Moon24Thu
25Fri11:296.311:585.85:15-0.25:47-0.67:084:58Full Moon25Fri
26Sat12:116.35:58-0.36:28-0.67:075:00Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:405.912:556.26:42-0.47:11-0.67:065:01Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon1:246.01:426.17:30-0.47:56-0.67:055:02Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue2:126.12:326.08:21-0.38:45-0.47:045:03Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed3:036.13:275.79:17-0.29:39-0.37:035:05Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:586.14:265.510:19-0.110:38-0.17:025:06Third 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 8:18 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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