Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fairfield, CT

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fairfield, CT.
Next low tide : 12:42 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 22m at 6:35 am (6.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8467726
Common Questions About Tides

Fairfield, CT Tides - Feb 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:287.36:056.212:03-0.27:045:08First Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:317.37:106.312:170.21:07-0.37:035:10Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:357.48:146.61:230.12:08-0.47:025:11Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:367.59:126.92:260.03:05-0.77:015:12Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat9:327.610:067.23:24-0.33:57-0.97:005:13Full Moon5Sat
6Sun10:257.710:567.44:17-0.54:47-1.06:595:15Full Moon6Sun
7Mon11:157.611:437.65:09-0.65:34-1.06:585:16Full Moon7Mon
8Tue12:027.55:58-0.76:20-0.96:565:17Full Moon8Tue
9Wed12:287.612:477.36:44-0.67:03-0.76:555:18Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:107.51:317.07:29-0.57:45-0.46:545:20Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri1:527.32:146.78:14-0.28:280.06:535:21Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat2:357.12:596.39:000.19:130.46:525:22Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:206.83:475.99:490.410:000.76:505:23Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:086.54:375.710:400.610:501.06:495:25Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:586.35:305.511:330.811:431.16:485:26Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:516.26:265.512:270.86:465:27Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:466.37:235.612:391.21:220.76:455:28Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:416.48:165.91:351.02:140.56:445:30Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:336.69:056.32:290.83:020.26:425:31Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun9:216.99:506.73:180.53:46-0.16:415:32Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:077.110:337.14:040.14:29-0.36:395:33New Moon21Mon
22Tue10:527.311:167.54:49-0.35:11-0.66:385:34New Moon22Tue
23Wed11:377.55:35-0.65:54-0.76:375:36New Moon23Wed
24Thu12:007.812:237.56:20-0.86:37-0.76:355:37Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:448.01:097.47:07-0.97:21-0.76:345:38Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat1:308.01:577.27:55-0.88:08-0.56:325:39Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun2:197.92:497.08:46-0.79:00-0.26:315:40Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon3:127.73:466.79:43-0.49:580.06:295:41First Quarter28Mon
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 9:38 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Third Quarter (32% illuminated). This places Fairfield, CT in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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