Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fairfield, CT

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fairfield, CT.
Next low tide : 11:42 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 13m at 5:35 am (6.5 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 - Apr 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:537.15:52-0.36:040.25:366:17New Moon1Mon
2Tue12:077.612:347.16:32-0.36:430.25:346:18Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed12:477.61:157.07:13-0.37:230.35:326:19Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu1:297.61:596.97:55-0.28:070.45:316:20Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri2:157.52:486.88:420.08:570.55:296:21Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat3:067.33:426.79:350.19:550.65:276:23First Quarter6Sat
7Sun4:037.24:406.810:330.210:570.55:266:24First Quarter7Sun
8Mon5:047.15:407.011:320.25:246:25First Quarter8Mon
9Tue6:077.16:417.212:010.412:330.15:236:26Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed7:117.27:427.61:050.11:33-0.15:216:27Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu8:127.58:398.02:06-0.32:30-0.45:196:28Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri9:097.79:328.43:03-0.73:23-0.65:186:29Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat10:027.910:238.63:56-1.04:14-0.75:166:30Full Moon13Sat
14Sun10:538.011:128.64:47-1.25:05-0.75:156:31Full Moon14Sun
15Mon11:447.95:37-1.25:54-0.65:136:32Full Moon15Mon
16Tue12:018.512:327.86:26-1.16:43-0.45:126:33Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:498.21:207.57:14-0.87:31-0.15:106:34Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu1:367.92:077.28:02-0.58:200.35:086:35Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri2:247.42:576.88:510.09:120.65:076:36Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat3:147.03:496.69:430.410:060.95:056:37Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:086.64:426.410:350.711:011.15:046:38Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon5:026.45:356.311:280.911:561.25:036:40Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue5:566.26:276.412:201.05:016:41Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed6:516.27:186.512:501.11:111.05:006:42Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu7:446.38:066.81:430.92:000.94:586:43Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri8:336.58:507.12:310.62:460.84:576:44Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat9:186.79:327.33:160.33:290.64:556:45Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:016.911:147.64:590.05:110.55:547:46New Moon28Sun
29Mon11:437.011:557.85:41-0.25:520.45:537:47New Moon29Mon
30Tue12:267.26:24-0.36:350.35:517:48New Moon30Tue
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 8:38 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 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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