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 6h 00m 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 - Apr 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:276.57:046.112:211.012:570.76:357:17First Quarter1Sat
2Sun7:246.48:006.11:191.11:530.86:347:18Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:216.38:546.22:161.12:460.86:327:19Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue9:146.49:416.53:090.93:350.76:307:21Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:016.610:246.73:570.74:190.56:297:22Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:446.811:047.04:410.45:000.46:277:23Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:256.911:437.25:230.25:400.36:267:24Full Moon7Fri
8Sat12:067.06:040.06:190.26:247:25Full Moon8Sat
9Sun12:227.412:467.16:45-0.26:580.26:227:26Full Moon9Sun
10Mon1:007.51:277.17:25-0.27:360.36:217:27Full Moon10Mon
11Tue1:407.62:087.08:05-0.28:160.46:197:28Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed2:207.62:506.98:46-0.18:570.56:187:29Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu3:047.53:376.89:320.09:440.66:167:30Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri3:537.34:296.710:230.110:390.76:147:31Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:487.25:266.711:190.211:400.76:137:32Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:487.16:266.812:180.26:117:33Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:507.17:287.012:440.61:190.26:107:34Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue7:547.28:297.41:490.32:200.06:087:35Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:577.49:277.82:52-0.13:18-0.36:077:37Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:567.710:218.33:50-0.54:12-0.56:057:38Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:507.911:128.54:44-0.95:03-0.76:047:39New Moon21Fri
22Sat11:428.05:36-1.25:54-0.76:027:40New Moon22Sat
23Sun12:028.712:338.06:26-1.36:44-0.76:017:41New Moon23Sun
24Mon12:518.61:227.97:16-1.27:32-0.55:597:42Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue1:388.42:107.68:04-1.08:21-0.25:587:43Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed2:268.12:587.38:52-0.69:090.25:577:44Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu3:147.63:487.09:42-0.210:010.65:557:45Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:047.24:406.610:330.210:550.95:547:46First Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:576.85:346.411:260.611:501.25:537:47First Quarter29Sat
30Sun5:526.56:276.312:200.85:517:48First Quarter30Sun
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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