Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fairfield, CT

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fairfield, CT.
Next low tide : in 4h 40m at 10:46 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 5:02 pm (7.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8467726
Common Questions About Tides

Fairfield, CT Tides - Apr 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:257.16:026.811:530.15:366:17Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:286.97:046.812:200.412:530.25:356:18Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:306.98:016.91:210.41:500.25:336:19Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat8:266.98:527.12:180.32:420.25:326:20Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:167.09:377.23:090.13:290.15:306:21Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:007.010:187.33:550.04:130.15:286:22New Moon6Mon
7Tue10:427.110:587.44:38-0.24:540.15:276:23New Moon7Tue
8Wed11:237.111:377.55:20-0.25:350.15:256:24New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:037.16:00-0.26:140.25:236:25New Moon9Thu
10Fri12:167.512:427.06:40-0.26:540.45:226:26Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:557.41:226.87:200.07:330.65:206:27Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun1:347.22:036.78:010.28:140.85:196:28Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon2:167.02:476.58:440.48:581.05:176:29Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:016.83:346.39:300.69:481.15:156:31First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:516.64:266.310:200.710:411.15:146:32First Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:456.65:196.411:130.811:381.05:126:33First Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:406.66:136.712:070.75:116:34First Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:386.77:097.012:360.81:020.55:096:35Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:377.08:047.51:340.41:570.25:086:36Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon8:337.48:568.02:29-0.22:49-0.25:066:37Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:267.79:478.53:21-0.73:40-0.55:056:38Full Moon21Tue
22Wed10:188.010:388.84:13-1.14:30-0.85:036:39Full Moon22Wed
23Thu11:108.211:299.05:04-1.45:22-0.95:026:40Full Moon23Thu
24Fri12:028.35:56-1.56:14-0.95:006:41Full Moon24Fri
25Sat12:218.912:548.26:48-1.57:07-0.84:596:42Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:138.72:478.08:40-1.29:01-0.55:587:43Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:078.43:437.79:35-0.99:58-0.25:567:44Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue4:047.94:417.410:32-0.510:580.25:557:45Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:047.45:417.211:30-0.15:537:46Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu6:057.16:407.012:000.412:280.25:527:48Third Quarter30Thu
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 1:54 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 55% 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 (55% 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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