Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fairfield, CT

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fairfield, CT.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:27 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 04m at 6:52 pm (6.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:43 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8467726
Common Questions About Tides

Fairfield, CT Tides - Jul 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:026.411:097.44:590.35:061.05:238:29Full Moon1Sun
2Mon11:456.611:527.45:420.25:491.05:248:29Full Moon2Mon
3Tue12:286.76:240.16:330.95:258:29Full Moon3Tue
4Wed12:357.51:116.87:060.07:170.85:258:28Full Moon4Wed
5Thu1:187.51:537.07:470.08:010.85:268:28Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri2:027.42:367.18:280.08:470.75:268:28Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat2:487.33:217.29:110.19:360.75:278:28Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun3:367.14:097.49:570.210:290.65:288:27Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:297.05:007.510:460.311:250.45:288:27Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:256.85:537.711:390.45:298:27Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:236.86:497.812:230.312:340.55:308:26Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu7:236.87:468.01:220.11:320.45:308:26Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri8:246.98:468.22:22-0.12:330.45:318:25Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:247.09:438.33:20-0.33:320.25:328:25Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:217.210:398.44:16-0.64:290.15:338:24New Moon15Sun
16Mon11:167.411:338.45:10-0.75:240.05:348:23New Moon16Mon
17Tue12:107.66:02-0.86:19-0.15:348:23New Moon17Tue
18Wed12:268.31:027.76:53-0.87:120.05:358:22New Moon18Wed
19Thu1:188.11:527.77:42-0.68:030.15:368:21Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri2:077.82:397.68:30-0.48:540.25:378:21Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat2:567.53:267.49:17-0.19:440.45:388:20Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun3:457.14:147.310:040.310:360.75:398:19First Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:356.75:027.110:520.711:280.85:408:18First Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:266.35:506.911:411.05:408:17First Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:186.16:396.812:191.012:301.25:418:16First Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:106.07:296.81:111.01:201.45:428:16First Quarter26Thu
27Fri8:035.98:206.82:031.02:121.45:438:15Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat8:566.09:107.02:550.93:031.45:448:14Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun9:466.29:577.13:440.73:521.25:458:13Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:326.410:427.34:300.54:381.15:468:12Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue11:166.711:277.55:130.35:230.95:478:11Full Moon31Tue
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 10:09 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 65% 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 First Quarter (65% 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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