Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : 1:27 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 06m at 7:29 am (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8465233
Common Questions About Tides

Branford, CT Tides - May 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:405.68:115.81:220.91:530.75:467:49Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:395.69:036.02:220.72:450.75:457:50Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:305.79:496.23:150.53:320.65:447:51Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:155.710:296.34:020.34:140.65:437:52Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:565.811:076.44:440.24:530.65:427:53Full Moon5Sat
6Sun11:355.811:436.45:230.15:290.75:407:54Full Moon6Sun
7Mon12:135.86:000.16:060.85:397:55Full Moon7Mon
8Tue12:186.312:515.76:370.16:420.95:387:56Full Moon8Tue
9Wed12:546.21:295.67:130.27:201.05:377:58Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:316.12:095.67:510.37:591.15:367:59Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri2:116.02:505.58:320.48:411.25:358:00Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat2:545.93:345.49:150.69:281.25:348:01Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:415.84:225.410:030.710:211.25:338:02Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:335.85:135.510:560.711:191.15:328:03Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:305.76:085.711:510.75:318:04Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:305.87:055.912:190.912:470.65:308:05Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:315.98:016.31:200.61:410.45:298:06Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:306.18:546.72:180.22:350.25:288:06Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:266.29:467.13:15-0.23:270.05:288:07Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun10:196.410:367.44:09-0.54:19-0.15:278:08New Moon20Sun
21Mon11:126.511:277.55:02-0.85:10-0.25:268:09New Moon21Mon
22Tue12:046.55:54-0.96:02-0.25:258:10New Moon22Tue
23Wed12:187.412:576.46:46-0.86:550.05:248:11Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu1:117.21:516.37:39-0.67:490.25:248:12Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri2:066.92:476.18:33-0.38:470.45:238:13Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat3:036.53:446.09:290.09:460.75:238:14Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:026.24:425.910:260.310:490.95:228:14First Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:025.95:415.811:230.611:511.05:218:15First Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:035.66:395.812:200.85:218:16First Quarter29Tue
30Wed7:045.57:355.912:521.01:140.95:208:17First Quarter30Wed
31Thu8:025.48:266.11:500.92:040.95:208:18Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 10:28 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 22% 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 Waning Crescent (22% 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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