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 22m at 8:37 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:337.69:008.02:26-0.42:52-0.55:376:17Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:287.89:528.33:22-0.83:44-0.85:356:18Full Moon2Sun
3Mon10:217.910:428.54:15-1.14:34-0.95:336:19Full Moon3Mon
4Tue11:128.011:318.55:05-1.25:24-0.85:326:20Full Moon4Tue
5Wed12:017.95:55-1.26:12-0.75:306:21Full Moon5Wed
6Thu12:198.412:487.76:43-1.17:00-0.55:286:22Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:058.11:357.47:30-0.87:47-0.15:276:23Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat1:527.72:227.08:18-0.48:350.35:256:24Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:397.33:116.79:070.19:260.75:246:25Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:306.94:036.49:590.410:201.05:226:26Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:236.64:576.210:510.711:151.15:206:27Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:176.35:506.211:440.95:196:28Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:126.26:436.312:101.212:371.05:176:29Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri7:076.27:356.51:051.11:290.95:166:30Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:596.48:226.71:570.82:170.85:146:31Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun8:476.69:067.12:450.53:020.65:136:32Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:316.89:487.43:300.23:440.45:116:34Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:147.010:297.64:12-0.14:260.35:096:35New Moon18Tue
19Wed10:577.211:117.84:55-0.35:070.25:086:36New Moon19Wed
20Thu11:407.311:547.95:37-0.55:500.15:066:37New Moon20Thu
21Fri12:247.36:21-0.56:330.15:056:38Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:388.01:097.37:05-0.57:180.15:036:39Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:247.91:577.37:51-0.48:070.25:026:40Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon2:137.82:487.28:41-0.39:020.35:016:41Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue3:087.63:457.29:36-0.110:020.44:596:42First Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:077.34:447.210:350.011:050.44:586:43First Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:097.25:447.411:340.14:566:44First Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:127.26:447.612:080.212:340.14:556:45Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:157.27:447.81:110.01:330.04:546:46Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun9:157.39:398.13:10-0.33:29-0.25:527:47Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 11:41 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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