Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fairfield, CT

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fairfield, CT.
Next low tide : in 6h 24m at 11:39 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:39 am (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8467726
Common Questions About Tides

Fairfield, CT Tides - Jan 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:397.22:586.78:570.09:17-0.17:184:34Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon3:297.03:516.39:510.210:070.37:184:35First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:196.84:445.910:450.410:570.67:184:36First Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:086.65:375.711:380.511:460.97:184:37First Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:576.56:305.512:300.67:184:38First Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:486.57:245.512:371.01:230.67:184:39Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:386.58:165.61:291.12:140.57:184:40Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:276.69:045.72:191.03:010.37:184:41Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:136.79:485.93:070.93:450.17:184:42Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:566.910:326.13:520.84:28-0.17:174:43Full Moon10Tue
11Wed10:407.011:146.44:370.65:10-0.27:174:44Full Moon11Wed
12Thu11:237.111:566.65:210.45:51-0.47:174:45Full Moon12Thu
13Fri12:067.16:050.36:31-0.47:174:46Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:376.812:497.06:480.27:10-0.47:164:47Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:187.01:326.97:320.17:50-0.37:164:48Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon2:007.12:196.78:190.08:33-0.27:154:50Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:467.23:096.59:090.09:210.07:154:51Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:367.34:046.310:040.010:130.27:144:52Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:297.35:026.111:02-0.111:100.37:144:53Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:277.36:036.112:02-0.17:134:54Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:277.37:086.112:120.31:05-0.27:134:55Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:307.48:126.31:160.32:07-0.47:124:57Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:327.69:116.62:200.13:05-0.77:114:58Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:307.710:076.93:20-0.13:59-0.97:114:59New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:247.711:007.24:16-0.34:51-1.07:105:00New Moon25Wed
26Thu11:177.711:507.45:10-0.55:40-1.17:095:01New Moon26Thu
27Fri12:077.66:02-0.66:27-1.07:085:03New Moon27Fri
28Sat12:377.512:547.46:51-0.57:12-0.87:075:04Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:227.41:407.07:38-0.47:56-0.57:065:05Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon2:057.32:266.68:25-0.28:40-0.17:065:06Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue2:497.03:136.29:140.19:260.37:055:08First Quarter31Tue
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 2:39 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 46% 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 (46% 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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