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 2h 23m 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 - Aug 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:516.57:157.612:510.51:010.85:488:09Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:526.78:167.81:510.32:040.65:498:08Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri8:547.09:178.12:510.03:070.35:508:07Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat9:537.510:158.33:48-0.44:06-0.15:518:06Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:497.911:108.54:42-0.75:03-0.45:528:05New Moon5Sun
6Mon11:428.35:35-1.05:58-0.75:538:03New Moon6Mon
7Tue12:058.612:358.66:26-1.16:53-0.95:548:02New Moon7Tue
8Wed12:588.51:268.77:17-1.17:46-0.95:558:01Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu1:508.32:178.68:07-0.98:37-0.75:568:00Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri2:418.03:068.48:56-0.69:30-0.45:577:58Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat3:327.63:588.09:47-0.210:24-0.15:587:57First Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:267.14:517.710:400.311:190.35:597:56First Quarter12Sun
13Mon5:216.75:457.311:340.76:007:54First Quarter13Mon
14Tue6:176.46:397.012:140.612:291.06:017:53First Quarter14Tue
15Wed7:136.27:346.91:100.81:241.26:027:52Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu8:106.18:296.82:050.92:201.36:037:50Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri9:046.29:206.92:580.93:131.26:047:49Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:526.410:067.03:460.74:011.06:057:47Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:356.710:497.14:300.64:460.86:067:46Full Moon19Sun
20Mon11:167.011:317.25:120.45:290.66:077:44Full Moon20Mon
21Tue11:557.25:520.36:110.56:087:43Full Moon21Tue
22Wed12:127.312:347.46:310.26:520.36:097:41Full Moon22Wed
23Thu12:527.31:137.57:090.27:330.36:107:40Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri1:327.31:527.67:470.38:130.26:117:38Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat2:137.22:327.68:240.48:540.36:127:37Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun2:557.03:147.69:040.59:390.46:137:35Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:416.84:027.59:490.710:300.56:147:34Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:326.74:557.510:410.811:270.56:157:32Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:296.65:537.511:400.96:167:30Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu6:296.76:547.512:260.512:430.86:177:29Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri7:326.97:587.61:280.41:480.66:187:27Waning Crescent31Fri
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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