Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : in 3h 17m at 2:33 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 8:56 pm (6.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8465233
Common Questions About Tides

Branford, CT Tides - Mar 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:245.56:114.812:000.66:245:42First Quarter1Sun
2Mon6:325.67:145.012:090.81:040.46:225:43Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:375.98:135.41:140.52:030.16:215:44Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:366.39:075.92:150.02:57-0.36:195:45Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:306.69:586.33:12-0.43:48-0.76:185:46Full Moon5Thu
6Fri10:216.810:476.74:05-0.84:36-0.96:165:47Full Moon6Fri
7Sat11:116.811:366.94:57-1.15:23-1.06:145:49Full Moon7Sat
8Sun1:016.76:48-1.17:09-0.97:136:50Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon1:247.01:516.47:40-1.17:57-0.77:116:51Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue2:146.92:436.18:32-0.88:46-0.37:106:52Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed3:056.63:365.79:26-0.49:390.17:086:53Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu3:586.24:335.410:230.010:370.57:066:54Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:565.95:345.111:240.411:390.87:056:55Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:595.56:394.912:270.77:036:57Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun7:065.37:444.912:441.01:300.87:016:58Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon8:115.38:435.11:480.92:290.87:006:59Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:085.49:345.32:460.83:200.66:587:00Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:565.610:185.53:370.64:050.56:567:01Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:385.710:575.74:220.44:440.46:557:02Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:165.811:325.95:020.25:190.36:537:03New Moon20Fri
21Sat11:535.85:400.15:530.36:517:04New Moon21Sat
22Sun12:066.012:295.86:170.06:270.36:507:05New Moon22Sun
23Mon12:406.01:055.76:520.07:000.46:487:06New Moon23Mon
24Tue1:136.01:425.67:280.07:340.56:467:07Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed1:486.02:205.58:060.18:110.76:457:09Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu2:255.93:025.38:460.28:520.86:437:10Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri3:075.83:485.29:330.49:400.96:417:11Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat3:575.74:415.110:260.610:371.06:397:12First Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:555.65:415.011:280.711:421.06:387:13First Quarter29Sun
30Mon6:015.66:465.212:340.76:367:14First Quarter30Mon
31Tue7:105.87:505.512:500.81:370.56:347:15Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 5:44 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 13% 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 maximum.

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 (13% illuminated). This places Branford, CT in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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