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 2h 23m 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 - Apr 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:166.08:505.91:560.52:370.26:337:16Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:166.39:446.42:580.03:31-0.26:317:17Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:106.510:356.83:55-0.44:21-0.56:297:18Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:026.711:237.14:49-0.85:10-0.66:287:19Full Moon4Sat
5Sun11:526.75:40-1.05:56-0.66:267:20Full Moon5Sun
6Mon12:117.212:416.56:30-1.06:43-0.56:257:21Full Moon6Mon
7Tue12:597.21:316.37:19-0.97:31-0.26:237:23Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed1:477.02:216.08:09-0.68:200.16:217:24Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu2:376.63:145.79:01-0.29:130.56:207:25Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri3:306.24:085.59:550.310:100.96:187:26Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:275.85:075.210:530.611:121.16:177:27Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:285.56:085.111:530.96:157:28Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon6:325.37:095.212:151.212:521.06:137:29Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue7:355.38:075.31:171.21:481.06:127:30Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:325.38:575.52:141.02:391.06:107:31Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:225.59:415.83:050.83:230.86:097:32Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:065.610:216.03:510.54:040.76:077:33Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:465.710:576.14:330.34:420.66:067:34New Moon18Sat
19Sun11:245.711:326.25:120.15:180.66:047:35New Moon19Sun
20Mon12:025.75:490.05:540.66:037:37New Moon20Mon
21Tue12:066.312:395.76:260.06:300.76:017:38New Moon21Tue
22Wed12:426.31:185.77:040.07:070.86:007:39Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu1:196.21:585.67:430.17:480.85:587:40Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri2:016.22:425.58:260.28:330.95:577:41Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat2:476.13:315.59:150.49:251.05:557:42Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:406.04:255.410:090.510:241.05:547:43First Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:395.95:245.511:090.611:290.95:537:44First Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:435.96:265.712:110.65:517:45First Quarter28Tue
29Wed6:505.97:286.012:360.71:110.45:507:46First Quarter29Wed
30Thu7:546.08:276.41:400.42:090.25:497:47Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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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