Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fairfield, CT

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fairfield, CT.
Next low tide : 11:39 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 55m at 5:07 pm (7.0 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 - Apr 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:016.63:355.99:330.89:451.35:366:17First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:516.44:285.710:251.010:391.55:346:18First Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:456.25:225.711:191.111:371.55:336:19First Quarter3Mon
4Tue5:416.26:185.912:131.15:316:20First Quarter4Tue
5Wed6:396.37:136.212:361.31:080.95:296:21Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:366.58:056.71:331.01:590.75:286:22Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri8:296.88:537.22:270.52:470.45:266:23Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat9:197.19:397.73:160.03:320.15:246:24Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:077.410:248.24:03-0.54:17-0.25:236:26Full Moon9Sun
10Mon10:557.611:118.44:50-0.95:04-0.45:216:27Full Moon10Mon
11Tue11:447.75:39-1.15:51-0.45:206:28Full Moon11Tue
12Wed12:008.612:337.66:28-1.16:40-0.45:186:29Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:498.51:237.57:18-1.07:31-0.25:166:30Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:418.32:167.38:10-0.78:270.15:156:31Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat2:367.93:147.09:07-0.49:270.45:136:32Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:367.54:176.810:080.010:320.65:126:33Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:407.15:206.711:090.211:380.75:106:34Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:456.86:236.812:100.45:096:35Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:496.77:236.912:420.71:090.55:076:36Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:506.78:177.11:430.52:040.55:066:37Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri8:446.79:047.32:370.32:540.45:046:38Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat9:326.89:467.43:250.13:390.45:036:39Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:156.910:267.54:09-0.14:210.45:016:40New Moon23Sun
24Mon10:566.911:057.54:51-0.25:020.55:006:41New Moon24Mon
25Tue11:366.911:457.55:32-0.25:420.64:586:43New Moon25Tue
26Wed12:166.86:12-0.16:220.74:576:44New Moon26Wed
27Thu12:247.412:556.66:520.17:010.94:566:45Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri1:047.21:366.57:330.37:421.14:546:46Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat1:457.02:196.38:150.58:261.34:536:47Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun3:296.84:056.210:000.710:151.45:527:48Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 8:23 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 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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