Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : in 2h 04m at 11:18 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 5:41 pm (6.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8465233
Common Questions About Tides

Branford, CT Tides - Dec 2092

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:016.412:197.26:05-0.56:41-0.96:584:22Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:556.31:137.06:59-0.37:41-0.76:594:22Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed1:556.22:136.67:59-0.18:35-0.47:004:22Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu2:496.03:136.38:590.19:35-0.27:014:22First Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:555.94:135.910:050.310:350.07:024:22First Quarter5Fri
6Sat4:555.95:195.711:110.411:350.27:034:22First Quarter6Sat
7Sun5:555.96:195.512:110.47:044:22First Quarter7Sun
8Mon6:556.07:195.512:290.21:110.37:054:22Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue7:496.18:135.51:230.32:050.17:054:22Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed8:376.29:015.62:110.32:530.07:064:22Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu9:196.29:435.62:590.33:35-0.17:074:22Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri9:556.310:255.63:410.34:17-0.27:084:22Full Moon12Fri
13Sat10:376.211:015.64:170.34:53-0.27:094:22Full Moon13Sat
14Sun11:136.111:435.64:590.45:29-0.27:094:22Full Moon14Sun
15Mon11:496.15:350.46:11-0.17:104:23Full Moon15Mon
16Tue12:195.512:315.96:170.56:470.07:114:23Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed1:015.51:075.86:530.67:290.17:114:23Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu1:435.41:495.77:350.68:050.27:124:24Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri2:255.42:375.68:230.78:530.27:124:24Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat3:135.43:255.59:110.79:410.37:134:25Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:015.54:195.410:050.610:290.37:134:25Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon4:495.75:135.411:050.511:290.27:144:26Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue5:495.96:135.512:050.27:144:26Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed6:436.27:135.612:230.11:05-0.17:154:27Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu7:376.58:135.81:17-0.11:59-0.57:154:28Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri8:316.89:076.02:11-0.42:59-0.87:154:28Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat9:257.110:016.23:05-0.63:47-1.17:154:29New Moon27Sat
28Sun10:197.210:496.33:59-0.84:41-1.27:164:30New Moon28Sun
29Mon11:137.211:436.34:53-0.85:35-1.27:164:31New Moon29Mon
30Tue12:017.05:47-0.86:29-1.17:164:31Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed12:376.21:016.86:41-0.67:23-0.97:164:32Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 2:29 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 44% 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 (44% 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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