Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fairfield, CT

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fairfield, CT.
Next low tide : 9:07 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 52m at 2:45 pm (8.0 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 - Dec 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:346.66:006.012:040.86:584:25First Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:256.86:556.212:150.812:570.56:594:25Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat7:167.17:496.41:070.71:500.27:004:25Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun8:077.58:416.71:590.52:40-0.27:014:24Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon8:577.99:327.02:490.23:29-0.67:024:24Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue9:478.210:227.33:39-0.14:18-1.07:034:24Full Moon6Tue
7Wed10:378.411:137.64:30-0.35:07-1.27:044:24Full Moon7Wed
8Thu11:298.45:22-0.55:58-1.47:054:24Full Moon8Thu
9Fri12:057.812:228.46:16-0.66:48-1.37:064:24Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:577.91:158.27:10-0.67:40-1.27:074:24Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun1:497.92:097.88:06-0.68:33-1.07:074:24Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon2:447.83:077.49:05-0.49:29-0.67:084:24Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:427.74:077.010:05-0.310:26-0.37:094:24Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:407.55:086.711:06-0.111:240.07:104:25Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu5:377.46:096.512:05-0.17:114:25Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri6:347.37:096.412:210.21:04-0.17:114:25Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat7:307.38:066.31:180.32:00-0.17:124:25Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun8:227.38:576.42:120.42:51-0.27:134:26Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon9:107.39:446.53:020.43:37-0.37:134:26Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue9:547.310:276.53:480.44:22-0.47:144:26New Moon20Tue
21Wed10:377.311:106.64:330.35:04-0.47:144:27New Moon21Wed
22Thu11:187.211:516.75:170.35:46-0.47:154:27New Moon22Thu
23Fri12:007.16:000.36:27-0.37:154:28New Moon23Fri
24Sat12:316.712:417.06:420.47:06-0.27:164:28Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun1:116.71:226.87:240.47:45-0.17:164:29Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon1:516.72:046.68:070.58:250.17:164:30Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue2:336.72:486.38:520.69:070.47:174:30Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed3:176.63:366.19:400.79:520.57:174:31First Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:046.64:276.010:310.610:400.67:174:32First Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:536.75:205.911:230.511:300.67:184:32First Quarter30Fri
31Sat5:446.96:156.012:170.37:184:33First Quarter31Sat
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 5:56 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 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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