Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fairfield, CT

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fairfield, CT.
Next low tide : in 3h 19m at 1:38 pm (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:056.98:346.31:590.82:340.46:584:25Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu8:497.19:196.52:440.73:180.06:594:25Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri9:317.410:036.73:270.54:01-0.27:004:25New Moon3Fri
4Sat10:137.610:466.84:090.44:44-0.57:014:24New Moon4Sat
5Sun10:577.811:317.04:520.25:27-0.67:024:24New Moon5Sun
6Mon11:427.85:370.26:12-0.77:034:24New Moon6Mon
7Tue12:177.112:287.86:230.16:57-0.77:044:24Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed1:047.11:167.77:120.17:45-0.67:054:24Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu1:537.12:087.58:030.18:35-0.57:064:24Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri2:457.13:037.29:000.29:30-0.37:074:24First Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:417.24:047.010:020.210:27-0.27:074:24First Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:407.35:056.811:040.111:26-0.17:084:24First Quarter12Sun
13Mon5:387.46:086.712:06-0.17:094:24First Quarter13Mon
14Tue6:377.57:106.712:240.01:07-0.37:104:24Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed7:357.78:106.81:23-0.12:05-0.57:114:25Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu8:297.99:046.92:19-0.12:59-0.87:114:25Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri9:218.09:557.03:12-0.23:49-0.97:124:25Full Moon17Fri
18Sat10:098.010:447.14:02-0.24:38-1.07:134:26Full Moon18Sat
19Sun10:577.911:327.14:51-0.25:25-0.97:134:26Full Moon19Sun
20Mon11:437.75:39-0.16:11-0.87:144:26Full Moon20Mon
21Tue12:187.012:287.56:260.16:56-0.67:144:27Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed1:026.91:137.27:120.27:39-0.47:154:27Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu1:466.71:576.97:580.48:24-0.17:154:28Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri2:316.62:446.58:460.69:090.27:164:28Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat3:186.53:336.29:360.89:570.57:164:29Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:066.44:246.010:290.910:450.77:164:30Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:546.45:165.811:210.911:340.87:174:30Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:426.46:095.712:130.87:174:31Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed6:326.57:025.812:230.91:050.67:174:32Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:226.77:555.91:140.81:560.37:184:32Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri8:117.08:476.12:040.72:440.07:184:33Waning Crescent31Fri
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 4:42 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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