Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fairfield, CT

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fairfield, CT.
Next low tide : in 3h 33m at 9:07 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:09 am (7.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8467726
Common Questions About Tides

Fairfield, CT Tides - Sep 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:046.65:267.011:191.011:560.86:197:27First Quarter1Thu
2Fri5:586.36:206.812:131.26:207:25First Quarter2Fri
3Sat6:536.17:146.712:511.01:071.46:217:23First Quarter3Sat
4Sun7:496.18:096.61:451.12:031.46:227:22Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon8:426.39:016.82:381.02:561.26:237:20Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue9:316.69:496.93:270.83:451.06:247:18Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:156.910:337.14:110.64:300.76:257:17Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:567.211:157.34:530.45:130.46:267:15Full Moon8Thu
9Fri11:367.511:577.45:330.35:550.26:277:13Full Moon9Fri
10Sat12:167.76:130.26:370.06:277:12Full Moon10Sat
11Sun12:387.512:577.96:520.17:19-0.16:287:10Full Moon11Sun
12Mon1:207.51:388.07:320.28:01-0.16:297:08Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue2:037.42:208.08:130.28:45-0.16:307:07Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed2:487.33:067.98:570.49:330.16:317:05Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu3:377.13:587.89:460.510:270.26:327:03Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:317.04:557.610:440.611:260.36:337:02Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:316.95:567.511:460.76:347:00Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun6:336.96:597.512:270.312:510.66:356:58Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon7:367.18:047.51:290.31:560.46:366:56Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue8:387.59:067.72:300.12:590.16:376:55Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed9:367.910:037.93:28-0.23:56-0.36:386:53Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:298.210:558.04:20-0.44:49-0.66:406:51New Moon22Thu
23Fri11:188.411:468.15:10-0.55:40-0.86:416:50New Moon23Fri
24Sat12:068.55:59-0.56:29-0.86:426:48New Moon24Sat
25Sun12:348.011:53 AM8.55:46-0.46:16-0.75:435:46Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:217.912:388.36:33-0.27:02-0.55:445:44Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue1:067.61:238.07:180.17:48-0.25:455:43Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed1:517.22:087.68:040.48:350.25:465:41Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu2:386.92:567.28:520.89:250.65:475:39First Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:286.53:476.89:441.110:180.95:485:38First Quarter30Fri
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 12:08 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 maximum.

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 (18% illuminated). This places Fairfield, CT in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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