Tides Today & Tomorrow in Milford Harbor, CT

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Milford Harbor, CT.
Next low tide : 11:45 am (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 35m at 5:41 am (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:44 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8466442
Common Questions About Tides

Milford Harbor, CT Tides - Sep 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:036.05:256.511:131.211:561.16:187:26First Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:005.96:236.412:101.46:197:24First Quarter2Fri
3Sat6:595.87:226.312:531.21:081.56:207:23First Quarter3Sat
4Sun7:575.98:186.31:491.22:041.46:217:21Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon8:506.19:096.52:401.12:561.26:227:19Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue9:376.39:546.63:270.93:441.06:237:18Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:196.610:366.84:100.74:280.76:247:16Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:586.811:156.94:500.55:100.56:257:14Full Moon8Thu
9Fri11:357.011:536.95:280.45:490.36:267:13Full Moon9Fri
10Sat12:117.16:040.36:280.26:277:11Full Moon10Sat
11Sun12:316.912:487.26:410.37:080.26:287:09Full Moon11Sun
12Mon1:116.91:267.37:190.37:490.26:297:08Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue1:536.82:087.37:590.48:340.36:307:06Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed2:386.72:537.28:430.59:230.46:317:04Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu3:276.53:447.19:330.710:180.56:327:02Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:226.34:427.010:300.811:200.76:337:01Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:226.25:456.911:340.96:346:59Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun6:276.36:536.912:240.712:420.96:356:57Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon7:346.57:597.01:290.51:480.76:366:56Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue8:366.89:017.22:300.32:510.36:376:54Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed9:337.29:577.43:260.03:500.06:386:52Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:257.510:497.54:18-0.24:44-0.36:396:50New Moon22Thu
23Fri11:147.811:387.45:07-0.35:34-0.46:406:49New Moon23Fri
24Sat12:007.85:54-0.36:23-0.46:416:47New Moon24Sat
25Sun12:257.311:46 AM7.85:38-0.26:09-0.35:425:45Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:127.112:317.66:230.16:56-0.15:435:44Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:596.81:177.37:080.47:420.35:445:42Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed1:476.52:047.07:540.88:310.65:455:40Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu2:366.32:536.68:431.19:210.95:465:38First Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:286.03:466.49:361.410:151.25:475:37First Quarter30Fri
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 8:43 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 Milford Harbor, CT?

Milford Harbor, CT is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Milford Harbor, CT in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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