Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fairfield, CT

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fairfield, CT.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:23 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 55m at 7:47 pm (6.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:41 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (73% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8467726
Common Questions About Tides

Fairfield, CT Tides - Sep 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:336.47:547.01:260.61:431.16:187:27Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu8:316.48:507.02:230.72:401.16:197:25Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri9:256.59:417.03:170.73:331.06:207:24Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:116.610:267.14:050.64:200.96:217:22Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:546.811:087.24:480.55:040.76:227:20New Moon5Sun
6Mon11:347.011:497.35:290.45:470.66:237:19New Moon6Mon
7Tue12:127.26:090.36:280.46:247:17New Moon7Tue
8Wed12:297.312:517.46:480.37:080.46:257:15New Moon8Wed
9Thu1:097.31:287.47:250.47:480.46:267:14Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:487.22:067.48:020.58:270.46:277:12Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat2:277.02:457.48:390.69:080.56:287:10Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun3:096.83:267.39:180.89:520.66:297:08Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:546.64:127.210:021.010:410.76:307:07First Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:446.55:047.210:521.111:360.86:317:05First Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:396.46:017.211:491.26:327:03First Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:386.57:017.312:340.712:501.16:337:02First Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:396.78:037.51:340.51:540.86:347:00Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat8:407.19:057.82:350.22:570.46:356:58Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:387.610:038.13:32-0.23:56-0.16:366:57Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:328.110:578.44:25-0.54:51-0.66:376:55Full Moon20Mon
21Tue11:248.611:518.55:17-0.85:44-0.96:386:53Full Moon21Tue
22Wed12:158.96:07-1.06:37-1.26:396:51Full Moon22Wed
23Thu12:438.51:068.96:58-0.97:29-1.26:406:50Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri1:348.41:568.87:48-0.88:19-1.06:416:48Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat2:258.12:458.58:38-0.59:11-0.76:426:46Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun2:167.72:378.18:290.09:05-0.25:435:45Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:107.23:317.69:230.410:010.25:445:43Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:076.84:287.210:200.810:580.65:465:41Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:056.55:256.911:181.111:550.85:475:39Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu6:036.36:236.712:161.35:485:38Third Quarter30Thu
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 11:05 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 73% 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 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 (73% illuminated). This places Fairfield, 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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