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 1h 53m 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 - Nov 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:456.32:586.98:501.39:300.66:234:50Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:396.33:566.79:501.310:270.76:244:48Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:376.54:586.710:541.111:250.66:254:47Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:366.86:016.711:580.86:264:46Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:347.27:036.912:230.51:000.46:284:45Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:327.78:047.21:210.21:59-0.26:294:44Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:268.28:597.42:160.02:54-0.76:304:43Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:188.59:527.73:08-0.33:46-1.16:314:41New Moon8Sun
9Mon10:088.810:437.83:59-0.44:37-1.36:324:40New Moon9Mon
10Tue10:588.811:347.74:50-0.55:27-1.36:344:39New Moon10Tue
11Wed11:498.65:41-0.46:18-1.16:354:38Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:257.612:398.36:32-0.27:08-0.86:364:37Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri1:157.31:307.97:230.17:59-0.56:374:36Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat2:077.02:227.48:170.58:510.06:384:36Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:016.73:176.99:130.89:460.46:404:35First Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:576.54:156.510:131.110:410.76:414:34First Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:536.45:136.211:111.211:350.96:424:33First Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:476.46:096.012:081.16:434:32First Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:386.47:046.012:261.01:021.06:444:31Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri7:266.67:556.01:161.01:530.86:464:31Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:116.88:426.22:041.02:390.56:474:30Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:537.09:246.32:470.93:210.36:484:29Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:337.210:056.43:290.84:020.16:494:29Full Moon23Mon
24Tue10:127.310:466.54:090.84:43-0.16:504:28Full Moon24Tue
25Wed10:537.411:286.54:500.75:24-0.16:514:28Full Moon25Wed
26Thu11:347.45:310.76:06-0.26:524:27Full Moon26Thu
27Fri12:106.612:177.46:130.76:48-0.16:534:27Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:536.61:017.36:570.77:31-0.16:554:26Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun1:386.61:487.17:440.88:170.06:564:26Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon2:276.62:406.98:360.89:080.26:574:25Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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