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 5h 37m 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 - Mar 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:467.27:236.812:360.31:18-0.26:285:42Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:497.58:247.21:410.02:18-0.56:265:44Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:497.89:207.72:42-0.53:13-0.96:255:45Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:458.010:148.13:39-0.94:06-1.26:235:46Full Moon4Sat
5Sun10:398.211:068.44:33-1.24:57-1.46:225:47Full Moon5Sun
6Mon11:318.211:568.55:26-1.45:48-1.46:205:48Full Moon6Mon
7Tue12:228.16:17-1.56:37-1.26:185:49Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:458.51:117.87:07-1.37:25-1.06:175:50Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu1:338.22:007.57:56-1.08:14-0.56:155:52Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri2:227.82:507.08:47-0.69:05-0.16:135:53Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat3:127.43:436.69:40-0.19:580.46:125:54Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:056.94:376.210:340.310:530.76:105:55Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:596.65:336.011:290.611:480.96:095:56Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:556.46:295.912:240.76:075:57Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:516.37:256.012:451.01:190.76:055:58Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:466.38:166.21:400.92:100.66:045:59Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:366.59:016.52:310.72:570.56:026:00Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:216.79:436.83:180.53:390.36:006:02Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:036.810:237.14:010.24:200.15:596:03New Moon19Sun
20Mon10:447.011:037.34:430.05:000.05:576:04New Moon20Mon
21Tue11:257.111:427.55:24-0.25:390.05:556:05New Moon21Tue
22Wed12:067.16:05-0.36:180.05:546:06New Moon22Wed
23Thu12:227.612:477.16:45-0.46:570.05:526:07Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:037.61:297.07:27-0.37:380.15:506:08Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:457.62:146.98:11-0.28:230.35:486:09Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun2:327.53:046.89:00-0.19:150.45:476:10Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:257.34:006.79:540.010:140.55:456:11First Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:237.24:596.710:530.111:160.45:436:12First Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:247.26:016.911:540.15:426:13First Quarter29Wed
30Thu6:287.27:037.212:210.312:56-0.15:406:14Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri7:327.38:047.61:260.01:56-0.35:386:15Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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