Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fairfield, CT

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fairfield, CT.
Next low tide : 12:43 pm (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 15m at 6:33 am (5.9 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 - Jan 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:267.13:476.69:460.110:050.07:184:34Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:196.94:436.210:420.310:580.37:184:35Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:116.85:385.911:370.411:490.67:184:36Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:026.66:335.712:310.57:184:37Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:526.67:275.712:410.81:240.47:184:38Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:426.68:185.71:320.92:140.37:184:39Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon8:296.79:045.82:210.93:010.27:184:40Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:136.89:485.93:070.83:450.17:184:41Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:566.910:306.13:510.74:27-0.17:184:42New Moon9Wed
10Thu10:387.011:136.34:350.65:09-0.27:174:43New Moon10Thu
11Fri11:207.011:546.45:180.55:50-0.37:174:44New Moon11Fri
12Sat12:027.06:010.56:30-0.37:174:45New Moon12Sat
13Sun12:356.512:447.06:430.47:09-0.37:174:46Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon1:156.71:266.87:260.47:48-0.27:164:47Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue1:566.82:106.78:110.38:29-0.17:164:48Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed2:406.92:596.58:590.39:140.17:154:50Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu3:287.03:526.39:520.210:040.27:154:51First Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:197.14:486.210:480.110:580.37:144:52First Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:137.25:476.111:470.011:550.37:144:53First Quarter19Sat
20Sun6:117.36:496.212:48-0.27:134:54Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:127.57:536.412:570.21:49-0.47:134:55Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:137.78:536.62:010.12:48-0.77:124:57Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:127.99:506.93:01-0.23:43-1.07:114:58Full Moon23Wed
24Thu10:088.010:447.23:58-0.44:37-1.27:114:59Full Moon24Thu
25Fri11:028.011:387.44:54-0.65:29-1.37:105:00Full Moon25Fri
26Sat11:557.95:49-0.76:19-1.27:095:01Full Moon26Sat
27Sun12:287.612:467.76:41-0.77:07-1.17:085:03Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon1:167.51:357.47:32-0.67:54-0.87:075:04Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue2:037.42:237.08:22-0.48:40-0.47:075:05Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed2:517.23:136.59:13-0.19:290.07:065:06Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:396.94:046.110:050.210:180.47:055:08Third Quarter31Thu
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 9:38 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 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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