Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fairfield, CT

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fairfield, CT.
Next low tide : 10:58 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 31m at 4:47 am (6.4 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 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:087.26:04-0.66:150.05:366:17Full Moon1Sun
2Mon12:217.912:527.16:48-0.66:580.15:356:18Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue1:067.91:387.07:33-0.57:440.25:336:19Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed1:537.82:286.98:23-0.38:350.45:316:20Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu2:467.63:246.79:18-0.19:350.55:306:21Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:457.34:256.610:180.110:400.65:286:22Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:487.15:286.711:190.211:460.65:276:23Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:537.06:316.912:210.25:256:24Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon6:597.07:337.212:520.41:220.15:236:25Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:027.18:307.51:550.12:190.05:226:26Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed8:587.29:207.82:52-0.23:11-0.15:206:27Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu9:497.410:088.03:43-0.53:59-0.25:186:28New Moon12Thu
13Fri10:377.410:538.14:31-0.74:46-0.25:176:30New Moon13Fri
14Sat11:237.411:378.05:17-0.75:31-0.15:156:31New Moon14Sat
15Sun12:087.36:02-0.66:150.15:146:32New Moon15Sun
16Mon12:207.812:517.06:46-0.46:580.35:126:33Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue1:027.61:336.87:29-0.27:420.65:116:34Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed1:457.32:176.58:140.28:270.95:096:35Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu2:306.93:056.29:010.59:161.25:086:36Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri3:196.63:566.19:510.810:101.45:066:37First Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:126.34:496.010:431.011:061.55:056:38First Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:076.15:416.111:351.15:036:39First Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:026.16:346.312:021.412:271.25:026:40First Quarter23Mon
24Tue6:586.17:246.612:581.21:181.15:006:41Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed7:516.38:126.91:500.92:060.94:596:42Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu8:406.68:577.32:390.52:510.74:576:43Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri9:266.89:407.73:240.13:350.54:566:44Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:127.010:248.04:08-0.34:180.34:556:45Full Moon28Sat
29Sun11:577.25:53-0.56:030.25:537:47Full Moon29Sun
30Mon12:108.212:447.36:40-0.76:500.15:527:48Full Moon30Mon
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 7:52 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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