Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fairfield, CT

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fairfield, CT.
Next low tide : in 36m at 12:43 pm (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:006.95:570.16:090.75:488:09Full Moon1Wed
2Thu12:127.612:447.26:39-0.16:540.55:498:08Full Moon2Thu
3Fri12:577.71:277.57:21-0.27:400.35:508:07Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:427.72:107.78:03-0.28:260.25:518:06Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun2:287.62:557.88:45-0.19:150.15:528:05Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon3:167.43:437.99:310.010:070.15:538:04Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue4:087.24:347.910:210.211:030.15:548:02Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:047.05:297.911:160.45:558:01Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:036.86:277.812:010.212:130.55:568:00Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:036.77:287.81:010.21:140.65:577:59Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:076.78:307.82:030.12:170.65:587:57Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:096.99:307.93:040.03:190.55:597:56Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:077.110:268.04:01-0.24:170.36:007:55Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:017.311:198.04:54-0.35:110.16:017:53New Moon14Tue
15Wed11:527.55:44-0.46:030.06:027:52New Moon15Wed
16Thu12:098.012:407.76:32-0.46:530.06:037:51New Moon16Thu
17Fri12:577.81:257.77:18-0.37:400.06:047:49Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat1:437.62:087.78:01-0.18:260.26:057:48Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun2:277.42:517.58:440.29:110.36:067:46Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon3:117.03:337.39:270.59:580.66:077:45Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue3:576.74:187.110:110.910:460.86:087:43First Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:456.35:066.910:581.211:371.06:097:42First Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:366.15:556.711:481.46:107:40First Quarter23Thu
24Fri6:285.96:476.712:291.112:391.66:117:39First Quarter24Fri
25Sat7:225.97:406.71:231.21:331.66:127:37Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun8:186.08:356.82:181.12:291.56:137:36Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:126.29:277.03:100.93:221.36:147:34Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:016.510:157.33:580.64:111.06:157:32Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:466.911:027.54:430.34:580.66:167:31Full Moon29Wed
30Thu11:307.411:487.85:260.05:440.36:177:29Full Moon30Thu
31Fri12:147.76:09-0.26:31-0.16:187:28Full Moon31Fri
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 3:47 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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