Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fairfield, CT

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fairfield, CT.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:32 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 20m at 5:59 pm (6.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:44 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8467726
Common Questions About Tides

Fairfield, CT Tides - Feb 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:426.612:546.76:550.37:14-0.17:045:09Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:206.81:346.67:350.37:500.17:035:10Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon1:586.82:166.48:170.38:280.27:025:11Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue2:396.83:016.29:010.39:100.47:015:12Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed3:236.93:516.09:510.39:570.67:005:14First Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:136.94:455.910:450.310:500.66:595:15First Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:076.95:435.811:420.211:490.66:585:16First Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:067.06:465.912:440.16:565:17Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:087.27:506.212:530.51:47-0.26:555:19Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:117.58:516.61:590.32:46-0.56:545:20Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:117.79:487.13:01-0.13:41-0.96:535:21Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:078.010:427.53:59-0.54:34-1.26:525:22Full Moon12Wed
13Thu11:028.111:347.94:55-0.85:25-1.36:505:24Full Moon13Thu
14Fri11:558.05:49-1.06:15-1.46:495:25Full Moon14Fri
15Sat12:258.112:477.96:42-1.17:03-1.26:485:26Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:138.11:367.67:33-1.07:51-0.96:465:27Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon2:017.92:267.18:23-0.88:40-0.56:455:28Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue2:507.63:186.79:15-0.49:300.06:445:30Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:417.24:116.210:090.010:220.56:425:31Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:336.85:065.811:040.311:160.86:415:32Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:266.56:025.612:000.66:395:33Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:226.37:015.512:121.112:570.76:385:34Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:196.27:585.51:091.21:530.76:375:36Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:136.38:495.72:051.12:430.66:355:37Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:026.49:346.02:561.03:290.46:345:38Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:466.610:166.33:420.74:110.26:325:39New Moon26Wed
27Thu10:296.710:556.64:260.54:510.16:315:40New Moon27Thu
28Fri11:106.911:346.95:080.35:300.06:295:42New Moon28Fri
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 9:15 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Fairfield, CT in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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