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 3h 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 - Nov 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:018.911:348.24:53-0.75:28-1.46:234:49New Moon1Sun
2Mon11:529.05:45-0.86:19-1.46:244:48Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:268.212:448.86:37-0.77:11-1.36:254:47Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed1:188.11:378.57:31-0.58:05-1.06:274:46Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu2:137.92:338.18:27-0.39:01-0.76:284:45Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri3:107.63:337.69:280.010:00-0.36:294:43First Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:117.44:357.210:310.311:000.06:304:42First Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:127.25:376.911:330.411:580.26:314:41First Quarter8Sun
9Mon6:117.26:386.712:330.46:334:40Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:087.27:376.712:550.41:310.36:344:39Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:007.28:296.71:490.42:230.26:354:38Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu8:477.39:166.82:380.43:100.06:364:37Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:307.49:586.83:230.43:53-0.16:374:36Full Moon13Fri
14Sat10:107.510:396.94:050.44:35-0.26:394:35Full Moon14Sat
15Sun10:497.511:196.94:470.45:16-0.26:404:34Full Moon15Sun
16Mon11:297.55:280.45:57-0.26:414:34Full Moon16Mon
17Tue12:006.912:097.46:090.56:37-0.16:424:33Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:406.812:497.26:500.67:170.06:434:32Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu1:216.71:307.07:310.87:580.26:454:31Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri2:036.62:146.88:140.98:410.46:464:31Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat2:486.63:016.69:021.09:270.56:474:30Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:366.53:536.59:541.010:170.66:484:29Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:276.64:476.410:490.911:080.66:494:29Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:196.85:436.511:440.76:504:28Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:127.16:416.612:010.512:410.36:514:28Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu7:077.57:396.912:560.31:38-0.16:534:27Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri8:027.98:357.21:520.02:32-0.66:544:27Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat8:558.49:297.62:46-0.33:24-1.16:554:26Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun9:478.710:217.83:38-0.64:16-1.46:564:26New Moon29Sun
30Mon10:398.811:158.04:31-0.85:08-1.66:574:25New Moon30Mon
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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