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 5h 30m 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 - Mar 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:117.54:476.510:43-0.211:010.36:285:43First Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:127.25:506.411:460.06:265:44First Quarter2Wed
3Thu6:167.16:566.412:060.412:490.06:245:45Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:227.07:596.71:110.31:50-0.16:235:46Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat8:237.18:567.02:140.12:47-0.36:215:47Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:187.29:467.23:10-0.13:37-0.46:205:48Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:087.310:337.54:01-0.34:24-0.56:185:49Full Moon7Mon
8Tue10:557.311:167.64:49-0.55:09-0.56:175:51Full Moon8Tue
9Wed11:397.311:587.65:35-0.65:52-0.46:155:52Full Moon9Wed
10Thu12:217.26:18-0.56:33-0.36:135:53Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:387.51:027.07:00-0.47:130.06:125:54Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:187.41:426.77:41-0.27:540.36:105:55Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:587.12:246.48:240.18:360.66:085:56Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon2:416.93:096.19:100.49:210.96:075:57Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:276.63:595.99:590.710:121.16:055:58Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:186.44:515.710:510.911:061.36:035:59Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:116.35:465.711:450.96:026:01Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri6:076.26:425.912:021.312:400.96:006:02Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat7:046.37:376.21:001.11:330.75:586:03Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:596.68:286.71:560.82:240.45:576:04Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:506.99:157.22:470.33:100.15:556:05Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:397.210:007.63:35-0.13:55-0.25:536:06New Moon22Tue
23Wed10:267.510:468.14:22-0.64:40-0.55:526:07New Moon23Wed
24Thu11:147.711:338.35:10-0.95:26-0.65:506:08New Moon24Thu
25Fri12:027.75:57-1.16:12-0.75:486:09New Moon25Fri
26Sat12:208.512:507.76:46-1.27:00-0.65:476:10Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:098.41:407.57:36-1.07:51-0.45:456:11Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon2:008.22:337.38:28-0.88:46-0.25:436:12Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue2:557.93:317.09:26-0.59:460.15:426:13First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:557.54:336.810:26-0.210:500.45:406:15First Quarter30Wed
31Thu4:587.25:366.711:280.111:540.55:386:16First Quarter31Thu
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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