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 3h 54m 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 - Jan 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:407.17:156.212:280.51:160.07:184:34Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:367.48:136.51:250.32:11-0.47:184:35Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:327.89:086.92:220.03:04-0.87:184:36Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:268.110:017.33:17-0.33:56-1.27:184:37Full Moon4Wed
5Thu10:198.310:547.74:12-0.74:48-1.57:184:38Full Moon5Thu
6Fri11:138.411:478.05:06-0.95:40-1.77:184:39Full Moon6Fri
7Sat12:078.46:01-1.16:31-1.77:184:39Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:408.21:008.26:55-1.27:22-1.67:184:40Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon1:328.21:537.97:50-1.18:13-1.37:184:41Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue2:248.02:477.48:45-0.99:07-0.97:184:42Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed3:197.83:457.09:43-0.610:02-0.57:174:44Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:157.54:436.610:41-0.310:58-0.17:174:45Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:117.25:416.311:39-0.111:540.27:174:46Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:077.06:406.012:370.17:164:47Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:036.97:396.012:510.41:330.17:164:48Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:576.88:326.01:460.52:260.17:164:49Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:466.89:196.12:380.53:140.07:154:50Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:316.910:036.33:250.53:58-0.17:154:51New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:146.910:456.54:100.44:40-0.27:144:52New Moon19Thu
20Fri10:567.011:256.64:540.35:21-0.37:134:54New Moon20Fri
21Sat11:377.05:360.26:01-0.37:134:55New Moon21Sat
22Sun12:056.812:176.96:180.16:39-0.37:124:56Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:446.812:576.86:590.17:17-0.27:124:57Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:226.91:376.77:390.27:540.07:114:58Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:016.92:186.58:210.28:340.17:105:00Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu2:436.93:046.39:050.39:160.37:095:01First Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:286.83:536.19:550.310:040.47:095:02First Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:186.94:476.010:480.310:570.57:085:03First Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:116.95:446.111:440.211:540.47:075:05First Quarter29Sun
30Mon6:087.16:446.212:430.07:065:06Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue7:087.37:466.512:560.31:43-0.37:055:07Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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