Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fairfield, CT

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fairfield, CT.
Next low tide : 9:56 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 10m at 3:31 pm (7.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8467726
Common Questions About Tides

Fairfield, CT Tides - Apr 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:206.92:506.38:490.59:011.05:366:17Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri3:066.73:396.19:360.79:511.25:346:18Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:566.54:306.010:270.810:451.35:336:19Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:496.45:246.111:200.911:421.25:316:20Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon5:456.46:196.312:130.85:296:21Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue6:436.57:146.712:400.91:080.65:286:22Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed7:406.88:077.21:370.62:010.45:266:23Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu8:357.18:587.72:310.12:510.05:246:24Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri9:267.49:468.23:22-0.53:39-0.35:236:26New Moon9Fri
10Sat10:177.710:368.64:12-0.94:28-0.65:216:27New Moon10Sat
11Sun11:077.911:268.85:02-1.25:18-0.75:206:28New Moon11Sun
12Mon11:588.05:53-1.46:09-0.85:186:29New Moon12Mon
13Tue12:178.812:507.96:44-1.47:00-0.75:166:30Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed1:088.61:427.87:36-1.27:54-0.45:156:31Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu2:028.32:377.58:30-0.88:51-0.15:136:32Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri2:587.93:367.29:27-0.49:520.25:126:33First Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:597.44:377.010:27-0.110:550.45:106:34First Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:017.05:386.911:260.211:570.55:096:35First Quarter18Sun
19Mon6:046.86:386.912:250.45:076:36Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:056.77:347.012:580.51:220.55:066:37Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed8:026.78:257.11:550.42:140.55:046:38Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu8:536.79:107.32:460.33:020.55:036:39Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri9:376.89:517.43:320.13:450.55:016:40Full Moon23Fri
24Sat10:196.810:307.54:140.04:260.55:006:41Full Moon24Sat
25Sun11:596.95:56-0.16:070.55:587:43Full Moon25Sun
26Mon12:107.512:396.96:36-0.16:480.55:577:44Full Moon26Mon
27Tue12:497.51:196.87:17-0.17:280.65:567:45Full Moon27Tue
28Wed1:297.41:596.87:560.18:070.85:547:46Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu2:097.22:406.68:370.28:480.95:537:47Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri2:507.13:236.59:180.49:321.15:527:48Waning Gibbous30Fri
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 6:43 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 27% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated). This places Fairfield, CT in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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