Tides Today & Tomorrow in Milford Harbor, CT

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Milford Harbor, CT.
Next low tide : in 34m at 12:43 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : 6:58 pm (6.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:42 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8466442
Common Questions About Tides

Milford Harbor, CT Tides - May 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:366.910:537.74:33-0.64:43-0.25:507:48New Moon1Wed
2Thu11:266.911:417.75:24-0.85:32-0.15:497:49New Moon2Thu
3Fri12:156.86:12-0.86:200.05:477:50New Moon3Fri
4Sat12:287.61:036.77:00-0.67:070.25:467:51Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun1:157.31:516.57:46-0.37:550.55:457:52Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon2:037.02:406.38:340.08:450.85:447:53Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue2:536.63:306.19:220.49:361.15:427:54Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:446.34:216.010:120.710:311.25:417:55First Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:376.05:145.911:041.011:271.35:407:56First Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:335.86:085.911:561.25:397:57First Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:305.67:016.012:241.312:481.25:387:58First Quarter11Sat
12Sun7:275.67:536.21:201.21:381.25:377:59Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:215.78:406.42:131.02:261.25:368:00Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:105.89:246.63:030.83:121.15:358:01Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed9:565.910:066.83:490.53:551.05:348:02Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:396.110:466.94:320.34:370.95:338:03Full Moon16Thu
17Fri11:206.211:267.05:140.15:190.85:328:04Full Moon17Fri
18Sat12:016.35:56-0.16:010.85:318:05Full Moon18Sat
19Sun12:077.112:446.36:38-0.16:450.75:308:06Full Moon19Sun
20Mon12:517.11:296.47:22-0.17:310.65:298:07Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue1:387.12:166.48:09-0.18:210.65:288:08Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed2:287.03:076.58:580.09:150.65:288:09Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu3:226.94:006.59:510.110:140.65:278:10Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:196.84:576.610:460.211:170.65:268:11Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:196.65:566.811:440.25:258:12Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:226.46:567.012:210.512:420.35:258:13Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon7:256.47:557.21:240.31:390.35:248:13Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue8:276.48:517.42:250.12:350.35:238:14Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed9:256.49:447.53:23-0.13:300.35:238:15Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:186.510:347.54:17-0.34:220.35:228:16New Moon30Thu
31Fri11:096.611:227.55:07-0.45:120.45:228:17New Moon31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8466442)

Common Questions About Milford Harbor, CT Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Milford Harbor, CT today?

Slack tide in Milford Harbor, CT is approximately 3:50 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 Milford Harbor, CT?

Milford Harbor, CT is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 Milford Harbor, 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 Milford Harbor, CT?

Tide predictions for Milford Harbor, 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 Milford Harbor, CT?

Tide data for Milford Harbor, CT is sourced from NOAA Station #8466442. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8466442.

What is the moon phase in Milford Harbor, CT tonight?

Tonight the moon over Milford Harbor, CT is First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Milford Harbor, 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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