Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fairfield, CT

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fairfield, CT.
Next low tide : 10:46 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 38m at 4:39 am (6.7 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 - Aug 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:416.49:557.23:390.63:511.05:488:10Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:266.710:407.44:240.44:370.85:498:09Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:107.011:247.65:080.25:220.65:508:08New Moon3Mon
4Tue11:547.35:500.06:070.35:508:07New Moon4Tue
5Wed12:087.712:377.56:33-0.26:520.15:518:06New Moon5Wed
6Thu12:537.81:207.87:15-0.37:360.05:528:04Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri1:387.82:047.97:57-0.38:22-0.15:538:03Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat2:247.72:498.08:40-0.29:10-0.15:548:02Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:127.63:388.09:27-0.110:02-0.15:558:01Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:047.34:318.010:190.110:590.05:567:59First Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:007.15:277.911:150.211:580.15:577:58First Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:007.06:267.912:140.35:587:57First Quarter12Wed
13Thu7:017.07:277.812:580.11:160.45:597:55Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri8:047.08:307.92:000.02:190.36:007:54Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat9:067.29:298.03:00-0.23:200.26:017:53Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:037.510:248.13:56-0.34:160.06:027:51Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:567.711:168.14:49-0.55:09-0.26:037:50Full Moon17Mon
18Tue11:467.95:38-0.66:00-0.36:047:48Full Moon18Tue
19Wed12:068.112:348.06:26-0.66:49-0.36:057:47Full Moon19Wed
20Thu12:538.01:198.07:12-0.57:36-0.26:067:45Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:397.82:027.97:56-0.38:21-0.16:077:44Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat2:237.52:457.78:390.09:060.26:087:43Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:077.23:297.49:230.49:530.56:097:41Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon3:526.84:147.210:090.710:420.76:107:39Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:416.55:037.010:571.011:330.96:117:38Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:326.35:536.811:471.36:127:36Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu6:246.16:456.712:251.112:401.46:137:35Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri7:186.17:396.71:181.11:341.46:147:33Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat8:136.28:326.92:121.02:281.26:157:32Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun9:056.59:237.13:030.83:201.06:167:30Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon9:536.910:117.43:510.54:080.76:177:28Waning Crescent31Mon
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 7:42 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 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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