Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : 12:20 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 49m at 6:22 am (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8465233
Common Questions About Tides

Branford, CT Tides - Sep 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:555.95:206.510:590.711:480.66:187:23Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu5:565.76:216.211:591.06:197:21Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri6:595.57:236.112:490.71:001.16:207:20Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat8:015.68:226.11:490.82:001.26:217:18Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:575.79:166.12:440.72:551.16:227:16Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:465.910:036.23:330.73:450.96:237:15Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:306.010:456.34:170.64:290.86:247:13Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:096.211:246.34:570.55:100.66:257:11New Moon8Wed
9Thu11:466.35:340.45:490.56:267:10New Moon9Thu
10Fri12:016.312:226.46:090.46:260.56:277:08New Moon10Fri
11Sat12:386.312:576.46:430.57:030.56:287:06New Moon11Sat
12Sun1:156.21:326.47:170.67:410.56:297:05Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon1:526.12:086.47:520.78:200.66:307:03Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue2:325.92:476.38:300.89:020.66:317:01Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed3:145.83:296.39:111.09:490.76:326:59Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:025.64:176.29:581.110:430.86:336:58First Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:555.55:136.210:541.211:430.96:346:56First Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:555.56:166.211:571.26:356:54First Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:595.67:216.312:470.81:031.16:366:53Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon8:025.88:256.61:490.62:070.86:376:51Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:026.29:256.82:480.33:080.36:386:49Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed9:576.610:207.13:43-0.14:05-0.16:396:47Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:487.011:127.24:35-0.44:59-0.46:406:46Full Moon23Thu
24Fri11:387.35:25-0.55:52-0.66:416:44Full Moon24Fri
25Sat12:037.212:277.46:13-0.66:43-0.66:426:42Full Moon25Sat
26Sun12:547.01:167.47:00-0.47:35-0.56:436:41Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon1:456.82:067.27:49-0.28:27-0.36:446:39Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue2:376.42:586.98:390.29:210.16:456:37Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed3:326.13:516.69:320.610:180.46:466:36Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:285.84:486.210:291.011:170.76:476:34Third Quarter30Thu
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 9:21 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (32% illuminated). This places Branford, CT in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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