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 24m 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 - Feb 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:545.93:185.69:080.09:270.07:015:08First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:465.74:135.210:050.210:200.37:005:09First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:415.65:105.011:020.411:140.56:585:11First Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:375.46:094.912:000.56:575:12First Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:345.47:074.912:090.712:560.46:565:13Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:285.48:005.01:040.71:480.36:555:14Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:195.68:485.21:550.62:360.26:545:16Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:045.79:325.32:430.43:200.06:535:17Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:465.810:125.53:270.24:01-0.16:525:18Full Moon9Mon
10Tue10:265.910:515.64:090.14:40-0.26:505:19Full Moon10Tue
11Wed11:046.011:285.74:49-0.15:17-0.36:495:21Full Moon11Wed
12Thu11:416.05:28-0.25:54-0.46:485:22Full Moon12Thu
13Fri12:055.812:206.06:07-0.26:31-0.46:475:23Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:435.91:006.06:47-0.27:09-0.36:455:24Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:246.01:435.97:31-0.27:51-0.26:445:26Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon2:076.02:305.78:18-0.18:36-0.16:425:27Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:546.03:215.59:110.09:280.16:415:28Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:476.04:195.410:100.010:270.26:405:29Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:475.95:235.211:140.111:310.26:385:30Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:516.06:305.312:200.06:375:32Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:586.17:355.512:370.21:25-0.26:355:33Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:016.38:365.71:41-0.12:25-0.46:345:34Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:006.59:316.02:41-0.33:21-0.76:325:35Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:546.710:226.23:37-0.64:12-0.96:315:36New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:456.711:116.44:30-0.85:01-0.96:295:38New Moon25Wed
26Thu11:346.711:596.45:20-0.85:47-0.96:285:39New Moon26Thu
27Fri12:216.56:09-0.86:32-0.76:265:40Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:456.41:096.26:57-0.67:16-0.46:255:41Waxing Crescent28Sat
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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