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 4h 37m 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 - Oct 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:167.99:447.83:07-0.13:38-0.36:496:35Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue10:098.210:387.94:01-0.34:32-0.66:506:33New Moon2Tue
3Wed10:598.511:288.04:51-0.55:22-0.96:516:32New Moon3Wed
4Thu11:488.65:40-0.56:12-0.96:536:30New Moon4Thu
5Fri12:178.012:358.66:28-0.47:00-0.96:546:28New Moon5Fri
6Sat1:057.91:228.47:16-0.37:46-0.66:556:27Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun1:517.62:078.18:020.08:33-0.36:566:25Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon2:377.32:537.78:480.49:200.16:576:23Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue3:246.93:407.29:370.810:100.56:586:22Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed4:146.64:316.910:291.111:020.86:596:20First Quarter10Wed
11Thu5:076.45:256.611:231.311:551.07:006:18First Quarter11Thu
12Fri6:006.36:206.412:191.47:016:17First Quarter12Fri
13Sat6:546.37:156.312:481.11:141.47:026:15First Quarter13Sat
14Sun7:466.48:106.41:401.12:091.27:036:14Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon8:366.79:016.52:311.03:000.97:046:12Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue9:237.09:486.83:180.93:470.67:056:11Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed10:057.310:327.04:010.74:300.27:076:09Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu10:477.611:147.24:430.55:12-0.17:086:08Full Moon18Thu
19Fri11:287.911:577.35:240.35:55-0.37:096:06Full Moon19Fri
20Sat12:118.16:060.26:38-0.57:106:05Full Moon20Sat
21Sun12:417.412:558.26:490.27:22-0.57:116:03Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon1:277.41:418.17:340.28:08-0.57:126:02Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue2:137.42:298.08:220.28:57-0.37:136:00Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed3:037.33:217.89:140.39:49-0.27:155:59Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu3:577.24:187.510:120.510:470.07:165:58Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:567.25:207.311:160.511:470.27:175:56Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat5:577.26:247.112:200.47:185:55Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun5:587.46:277.112:470.212:230.36:194:54Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon6:587.67:307.212:470.21:250.06:204:52Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue7:567.98:287.31:450.12:22-0.36:224:51Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed8:498.19:207.42:39-0.13:14-0.66:234:50Waning Crescent31Wed
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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