Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fairfield, CT

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fairfield, CT.
Next low tide : in 28m at 11:42 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 5:58 pm (7.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8467726
Common Questions About Tides

Fairfield, CT Tides - May 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:116.74:456.410:400.711:031.35:507:49Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:026.45:366.411:300.911:571.35:497:50Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:556.36:266.412:201.05:477:51Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:486.27:176.612:511.21:101.15:467:53Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat7:436.38:086.91:441.02:011.05:457:54Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:376.48:577.22:370.72:510.85:447:55Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:286.79:457.63:270.33:390.65:427:56Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:177.010:328.04:14-0.14:250.35:417:57Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:047.311:198.35:01-0.55:120.15:407:58New Moon9Wed
10Thu11:537.55:48-0.86:01-0.15:397:59New Moon10Thu
11Fri12:078.512:427.76:37-0.96:51-0.25:388:00New Moon11Fri
12Sat12:588.51:337.87:27-1.07:42-0.25:378:01Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun1:498.52:247.88:17-0.98:36-0.25:368:02Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon2:428.23:187.79:09-0.79:330.05:358:03Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue3:377.94:157.710:04-0.510:330.15:348:04First Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:377.65:147.611:02-0.211:360.25:338:05First Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:397.26:137.612:000.05:328:06First Quarter17Thu
18Fri6:407.07:117.612:370.212:580.25:318:07First Quarter18Fri
19Sat7:426.98:087.61:370.21:550.35:308:08Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun8:416.89:027.72:360.12:510.45:298:09Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon9:366.99:527.73:290.03:420.45:298:09Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:256.910:387.74:19-0.24:300.45:288:10Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:107.011:217.75:05-0.25:160.55:278:11Full Moon23Wed
24Thu11:547.05:49-0.26:000.55:268:12Full Moon24Thu
25Fri12:047.712:377.06:32-0.26:440.65:268:13Full Moon25Fri
26Sat12:477.61:206.97:15-0.17:280.75:258:14Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:297.42:016.97:560.08:110.85:258:15Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon2:107.22:436.88:380.28:541.05:248:16Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue2:537.03:266.79:200.49:401.15:238:16Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed3:386.74:116.710:030.610:301.25:238:17Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu4:266.54:586.710:490.811:211.25:228:18Third 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 2:50 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% 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 minimum.

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 (44% illuminated). This places Fairfield, CT in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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