Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fairfield, CT

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fairfield, CT.
Next low tide : in 5h 11m at 6:16 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 12:26 pm (8.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8467726
Common Questions About Tides

Fairfield, CT Tides - Feb 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:337.69:116.72:210.13:07-0.68:046:08Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue9:337.910:097.13:23-0.24:04-1.08:036:10Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed10:308.111:057.54:21-0.64:58-1.38:026:11New Moon3Wed
4Thu11:258.311:597.85:17-0.95:51-1.58:016:12New Moon4Thu
5Fri12:198.36:12-1.16:43-1.68:006:13New Moon5Fri
6Sat12:518.11:128.27:06-1.27:33-1.67:596:15Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun1:428.12:038.07:59-1.28:23-1.47:586:16Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon2:328.02:547.68:50-1.09:12-1.07:576:17Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue3:217.83:457.29:43-0.710:02-0.67:556:18Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed4:127.54:386.710:36-0.310:54-0.17:546:20First Quarter10Wed
11Thu5:047.15:326.311:310.011:470.37:536:21First Quarter11Thu
12Fri5:566.86:276.012:250.37:526:22First Quarter12Fri
13Sat6:496.67:225.812:400.61:200.47:506:23First Quarter13Sat
14Sun7:436.48:195.71:340.82:150.57:496:25Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon8:376.49:125.82:290.93:080.47:486:26Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue9:286.510:006.03:210.83:560.37:476:27Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed10:146.710:446.34:090.64:400.17:456:28Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu10:576.811:266.54:540.55:22-0.17:446:29Full Moon18Thu
19Fri11:397.05:370.36:03-0.27:426:31Full Moon19Fri
20Sat12:066.812:217.16:200.16:43-0.37:416:32Full Moon20Sat
21Sun12:467.01:027.17:01-0.17:22-0.37:406:33Full Moon21Sun
22Mon1:257.11:427.17:42-0.18:00-0.37:386:34Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue2:057.32:247.08:23-0.28:38-0.27:376:35Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed2:457.33:076.99:06-0.29:19-0.17:356:37Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu3:297.33:546.79:52-0.110:050.17:346:38Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri4:177.34:476.510:440.010:580.27:326:39Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat5:117.25:446.411:410.011:560.37:316:40Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun6:097.26:456.412:420.07:296:41Third Quarter28Sun
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 9:21 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 1% 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 New Moon (1% 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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