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 29m at 1:27 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 7:29 am (5.8 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 - Aug 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:167.32:437.28:370.29:000.65:478:10Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue2:587.03:257.19:180.59:450.85:488:09Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed3:436.74:087.010:010.710:330.95:498:08Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu4:296.44:546.910:461.011:221.05:508:07First Quarter4Thu
5Fri5:196.25:416.811:321.25:518:06First Quarter5Fri
6Sat6:096.06:306.812:121.112:211.45:528:05First Quarter6Sat
7Sun7:026.07:216.91:041.11:121.45:538:03First Quarter7Sun
8Mon7:576.08:157.01:580.92:061.35:548:02Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue8:526.29:087.32:520.73:001.25:558:01Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed9:446.59:597.63:420.43:520.95:568:00Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu10:346.910:497.94:310.14:430.55:577:58Full Moon11Thu
12Fri11:237.411:398.15:18-0.35:330.25:587:57Full Moon12Fri
13Sat12:117.86:05-0.56:24-0.25:597:56Full Moon13Sat
14Sun12:298.31:008.16:53-0.77:16-0.46:007:54Full Moon14Sun
15Mon1:208.31:498.37:40-0.88:07-0.56:017:53Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue2:108.22:388.48:28-0.78:59-0.56:027:52Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed3:027.93:298.49:18-0.59:54-0.46:037:50Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu3:567.64:238.210:11-0.210:52-0.26:047:49Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri4:547.35:208.011:080.111:510.06:057:47Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat5:547.06:197.812:070.46:067:46Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun6:556.77:197.612:510.21:070.76:077:44Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon7:586.68:207.51:520.32:080.86:087:43Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue8:596.79:187.42:510.33:070.86:097:41Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed9:546.810:107.53:460.24:020.76:107:40Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:436.910:587.54:350.24:510.66:117:38New Moon25Thu
26Fri11:287.111:437.55:210.15:380.56:127:37New Moon26Fri
27Sat12:117.26:040.16:230.46:137:35New Moon27Sat
28Sun12:267.412:517.36:460.17:050.46:147:34New Moon28Sun
29Mon1:077.41:307.47:260.27:470.46:157:32Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue1:477.22:087.38:040.48:280.56:167:30Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed2:277.02:477.38:420.69:090.66:177:29Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 4:28 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 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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