Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fairfield, CT

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fairfield, CT.
Next low tide : in 12m at 2:34 pm (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : 8:42 pm (6.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:40 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8467726
Common Questions About Tides

Fairfield, CT Tides - Nov 1924

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:537.82:138.38:06-0.28:42-0.76:244:49Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun2:507.63:117.99:050.09:40-0.46:254:48First Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:507.44:137.510:080.310:41-0.16:264:46First Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:527.25:167.211:110.411:410.16:274:45First Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:537.26:207.012:140.46:284:44First Quarter5Wed
6Thu6:537.27:216.912:400.21:150.36:304:43Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:497.38:186.91:370.32:110.16:314:42Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:397.59:077.02:290.23:010.06:324:41Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun9:247.69:527.03:160.23:47-0.26:334:40Full Moon9Sun
10Mon10:067.610:357.14:000.24:30-0.36:344:39Full Moon10Mon
11Tue10:467.611:167.04:420.35:11-0.36:364:38Full Moon11Tue
12Wed11:267.611:567.05:240.35:53-0.36:374:37Full Moon12Wed
13Thu12:067.56:050.46:33-0.26:384:36Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:376.912:467.36:460.67:140.06:394:35Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat1:176.81:277.17:270.87:550.26:404:34Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:596.62:106.98:101.08:390.46:424:33Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon2:446.52:566.68:571.19:260.66:434:32Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:336.43:476.49:491.210:150.76:444:32Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:236.44:416.310:431.211:060.86:454:31Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:156.55:366.311:381.011:580.76:464:30Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:076.86:326.512:330.76:474:30Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:007.17:296.712:510.51:290.36:494:29Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:527.68:237.01:440.32:22-0.26:504:28Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:438.09:167.42:350.03:12-0.76:514:28Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:338.410:077.73:25-0.34:02-1.26:524:27New Moon25Tue
26Wed10:248.710:587.94:16-0.64:53-1.46:534:27New Moon26Wed
27Thu11:168.811:518.05:08-0.85:44-1.66:544:26New Moon27Thu
28Fri12:088.86:01-0.86:36-1.56:554:26Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:448.01:018.56:55-0.77:29-1.46:564:26Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:377.91:568.27:50-0.58:23-1.16:574:25Waxing Crescent30Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8467726)

Common Questions About Fairfield, CT Tides

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

Slack tide in Fairfield, CT is approximately 5:38 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 Fairfield, CT?

Fairfield, CT is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 Fairfield, 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 Fairfield, CT?

Tide predictions for Fairfield, 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 Fairfield, CT?

Tide data for Fairfield, CT is sourced from NOAA Station #8467726. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8467726.

What is the moon phase in Fairfield, CT tonight?

Tonight the moon over Fairfield, CT is Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated). This places Fairfield, 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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