Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fairfield, CT

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fairfield, CT.
Next low tide : in 5h 11m at 5:48 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:55 pm (8.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8467726
Common Questions About Tides

Fairfield, CT Tides - Mar 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:087.35:406.511:36-0.211:540.37:276:43First Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:047.06:386.112:330.27:256:45First Quarter2Thu
3Fri7:016.77:375.912:510.71:310.47:236:46First Quarter3Fri
4Sat7:586.58:365.91:490.82:280.57:226:47Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun8:556.59:296.02:460.93:210.47:206:48Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon9:456.610:156.23:380.84:090.37:196:49Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:306.710:576.54:250.64:520.27:176:50Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:136.811:376.75:090.45:330.17:156:51Full Moon8Wed
9Thu11:546.95:520.26:130.07:146:52Full Moon9Thu
10Fri12:166.912:347.06:330.16:52-0.17:126:54Full Moon10Fri
11Sat12:547.11:137.07:130.07:290.07:116:55Full Moon11Sat
12Sun1:327.21:526.97:52-0.18:060.17:096:56Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon2:107.22:326.88:310.08:430.27:076:57Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue2:497.23:136.69:120.19:220.47:066:58Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed3:317.13:596.49:560.210:070.67:046:59Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:187.04:506.310:460.310:580.77:027:00Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:107.05:466.211:420.311:560.77:017:01Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:087.06:456.312:410.36:597:02Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun7:097.17:486.612:590.61:420.16:577:03Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon8:137.38:507.02:040.42:44-0.26:567:05Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue9:157.69:487.53:080.03:41-0.56:547:06Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:137.910:428.04:06-0.54:35-0.96:527:07Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:088.111:358.45:02-1.05:27-1.16:517:08New Moon23Thu
24Fri12:018.35:55-1.36:18-1.26:497:09New Moon24Fri
25Sat12:268.612:538.26:47-1.47:08-1.26:477:10New Moon25Sat
26Sun1:168.71:448.17:38-1.47:57-1.06:457:11Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon2:048.52:337.88:28-1.28:46-0.66:447:12Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue2:538.23:237.49:18-0.89:36-0.26:427:13Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed3:437.74:166.910:11-0.410:290.36:407:14First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:367.35:116.511:050.111:250.76:397:15First Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:316.96:076.212:010.46:377:16First Quarter31Fri
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 8:51 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 0% 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 (0% 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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