Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fairfield, CT

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fairfield, CT.
Next low tide : 2:34 pm (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 32m at 8:25 am (5.9 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 - Aug 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:597.19:218.22:56-0.13:100.35:488:10Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:577.410:188.53:53-0.54:08-0.15:498:09Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:537.811:138.74:47-0.85:05-0.45:508:08Full Moon3Mon
4Tue11:488.15:41-1.16:01-0.65:518:06Full Moon4Tue
5Wed12:088.712:418.46:33-1.26:56-0.75:528:05Full Moon5Wed
6Thu1:028.71:348.57:25-1.27:50-0.75:538:04Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:558.52:258.48:15-1.08:43-0.65:548:03Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat2:478.13:168.39:06-0.79:37-0.35:558:02Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun3:407.74:088.09:57-0.210:320.05:568:00Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:347.25:017.610:500.211:270.35:577:59Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:306.85:547.311:440.65:587:58Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:256.56:487.112:220.512:380.95:597:56Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu7:216.37:417.01:170.71:321.16:007:55Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri8:176.28:356.92:120.82:261.26:017:54Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat9:096.39:247.03:040.83:171.26:027:52Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:576.410:107.13:520.64:051.06:037:51Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:416.610:537.24:370.54:500.96:047:49New Moon17Mon
18Tue11:226.811:357.35:190.35:330.76:057:48New Moon18Tue
19Wed12:037.16:000.26:160.66:067:47New Moon19Wed
20Thu12:177.412:437.26:400.16:580.56:077:45New Moon20Thu
21Fri12:587.41:227.47:190.17:380.46:087:44Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:387.42:017.57:570.28:190.46:097:42Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun2:197.32:417.58:350.39:010.46:107:41Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon3:027.13:247.59:150.49:470.46:117:39Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue3:486.94:117.59:590.610:380.56:127:38First Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:406.85:037.510:500.711:340.56:137:36First Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:366.76:007.611:460.86:147:34First Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:356.76:597.612:320.412:470.76:157:33First Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:376.98:027.81:330.31:510.66:167:31Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun8:407.19:048.02:350.02:540.36:177:30Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon9:407.510:038.33:34-0.33:54-0.16:187:28Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 11:29 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 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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