Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fairfield, CT

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fairfield, CT.
Next low tide : 11:50 am (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 37m at 5:39 am (6.1 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 - Sep 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:286.82:447.28:390.89:080.76:187:27Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed3:076.63:247.19:161.09:510.86:197:26Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu3:506.34:077.09:571.310:381.06:207:24Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:386.14:566.910:431.511:301.16:217:22Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:316.05:496.811:361.66:227:21Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:275.96:476.912:261.112:341.66:237:19Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:276.17:487.01:241.01:371.46:247:17Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue8:276.48:497.32:240.72:401.06:257:16Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:257.09:467.73:200.43:390.56:267:14Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:187.610:408.04:110.04:340.06:277:12New Moon10Thu
11Fri11:088.111:328.25:01-0.45:26-0.56:287:11New Moon11Fri
12Sat11:588.65:49-0.76:18-0.96:297:09New Moon12Sat
13Sun12:248.312:478.96:38-0.87:10-1.16:307:07New Moon13Sun
14Mon1:158.31:368.97:27-0.78:01-1.16:317:05Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue2:068.12:268.88:16-0.58:52-0.86:327:04Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed2:577.83:178.49:07-0.29:46-0.46:337:02Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu3:517.34:128.010:020.210:430.06:347:00First Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:496.95:117.511:000.711:430.46:356:59First Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:506.56:127.112:021.06:366:57First Quarter19Sat
20Sun6:526.37:146.812:440.71:041.26:376:55First Quarter20Sun
21Mon7:556.38:166.71:450.92:061.36:386:53Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:546.49:126.72:420.93:041.26:396:52Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:446.610:016.83:340.83:541.06:406:50Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:266.810:446.94:180.74:390.76:416:48Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:057.111:247.04:590.65:210.56:426:47Full Moon25Fri
26Sat11:427.35:380.56:010.46:436:45Full Moon26Sat
27Sun12:047.111:427.05:150.55:400.35:445:43Full Moon27Sun
28Mon11:557.55:530.66:190.25:455:42Full Moon28Mon
29Tue12:207.012:327.46:290.76:570.35:465:40Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:586.81:097.37:050.97:360.55:475:38Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 8:44 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 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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