Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fairfield, CT

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fairfield, CT.
Next low tide : 5:48 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 39m at 11:34 am (7.8 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 - Oct 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:058.611:328.54:57-0.75:26-1.06:496:35Full Moon1Sun
2Mon11:568.95:48-0.96:19-1.36:506:33Full Moon2Mon
3Tue12:258.512:469.06:39-1.07:10-1.36:516:32Full Moon3Tue
4Wed1:168.41:378.97:29-0.88:01-1.26:526:30Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu2:078.22:278.78:19-0.68:53-0.96:536:28Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri2:597.83:188.29:11-0.29:46-0.46:556:27Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat3:527.44:137.710:060.310:420.06:566:25Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:497.05:107.311:030.711:400.46:576:23Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:486.76:086.912:021.06:586:22Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue6:466.57:076.712:370.71:011.26:596:20Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed7:436.48:056.61:330.81:591.27:006:19Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu8:376.58:586.62:270.92:531.07:016:17Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri9:256.79:466.83:170.83:410.87:026:15Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:087.010:296.94:010.74:260.67:036:14Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:477.211:097.04:430.65:070.37:046:12New Moon15Sun
16Mon11:257.411:497.15:220.55:470.17:056:11New Moon16Mon
17Tue12:037.56:010.46:270.07:066:09New Moon17Tue
18Wed12:297.112:427.66:400.57:070.07:086:08New Moon18Wed
19Thu1:097.11:207.67:180.57:460.07:096:06Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri1:497.02:007.57:570.68:260.17:106:05Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat2:306.92:427.48:370.89:090.27:116:03Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun3:146.83:287.39:210.99:570.47:126:02Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:046.64:207.110:131.010:510.57:136:01First Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:596.65:197.011:121.011:490.57:145:59First Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:586.76:207.012:150.97:165:58First Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:577.07:237.112:490.41:190.67:175:56First Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:587.48:267.41:480.22:210.27:185:55Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat8:567.89:257.62:47-0.13:21-0.37:195:54Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun9:518.310:217.93:42-0.44:15-0.87:205:52Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:428.711:138.14:34-0.65:08-1.27:215:51Full Moon30Mon
31Tue11:338.95:25-0.75:59-1.47:235:50Full Moon31Tue
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 2:41 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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