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 55m at 2:23 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:188.211:487.55:12-0.25:43-0.76:234:49Full Moon1Sun
2Mon12:028.05:570.06:27-0.66:254:48Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:337.412:457.86:420.27:11-0.36:264:47Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed1:167.11:287.57:260.57:560.06:274:45Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu2:006.82:127.18:110.88:420.36:284:44Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri2:476.63:006.89:001.19:310.66:294:43Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:376.43:526.59:531.310:220.86:314:42Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:296.24:466.310:481.411:141.06:324:41Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:216.35:406.211:421.36:334:40Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue6:136.46:356.212:061.012:371.16:344:39Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:036.67:286.412:570.91:290.96:354:38Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:526.98:196.61:460.82:190.56:374:37Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri8:387.39:066.92:330.53:050.16:384:36Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:227.79:517.13:170.33:49-0.36:394:35New Moon14Sat
15Sun10:068.010:377.34:000.14:33-0.76:404:34New Moon15Sun
16Mon10:518.211:237.54:45-0.15:19-0.96:414:33New Moon16Mon
17Tue11:378.45:31-0.26:06-1.06:434:33New Moon17Tue
18Wed12:117.612:268.46:19-0.26:54-1.06:444:32Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu1:017.61:168.27:10-0.27:45-0.96:454:31Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri1:527.52:097.98:03-0.18:38-0.66:464:30Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat2:477.43:077.69:020.19:36-0.46:474:30First Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:467.34:097.310:050.210:36-0.26:484:29First Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:477.35:127.011:090.211:350.06:504:29First Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:487.36:156.912:120.16:514:28First Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:477.47:186.912:340.01:130.06:524:27Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu7:447.68:166.91:320.12:10-0.26:534:27Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri8:367.79:087.02:260.03:02-0.56:544:26Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat9:247.89:567.03:160.03:50-0.66:554:26Full Moon28Sat
29Sun10:097.810:417.04:020.04:35-0.66:564:26Full Moon29Sun
30Mon10:527.811:257.04:480.15:19-0.66:574:25Full Moon30Mon
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 5:24 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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