Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fairfield, CT

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fairfield, CT.
Next low tide : 2:13 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 32m at 8:07 am (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:41 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8467726
Common Questions About Tides

Fairfield, CT Tides - Jan 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:366.83:586.39:590.410:130.37:184:34Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:276.94:536.310:540.311:060.37:184:35Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:207.15:506.311:510.17:184:36Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:167.36:516.512:030.212:50-0.27:184:37Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu7:157.67:516.71:020.11:49-0.67:184:38Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri8:137.98:507.12:03-0.22:46-0.97:184:39Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:108.29:467.43:01-0.53:40-1.37:184:40New Moon7Sat
8Sun10:058.410:407.73:57-0.84:34-1.67:184:41New Moon8Sun
9Mon11:008.511:348.04:52-1.05:26-1.77:174:42New Moon9Mon
10Tue11:538.45:47-1.16:18-1.77:174:43New Moon10Tue
11Wed12:278.112:468.26:41-1.17:09-1.67:174:44Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu1:188.01:387.97:34-1.07:59-1.27:174:45Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri2:097.82:307.48:28-0.78:50-0.87:164:46Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat3:017.63:246.99:23-0.49:43-0.47:164:47First Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:547.34:196.510:18-0.110:360.07:164:48First Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:477.05:156.111:140.111:290.47:154:50First Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:406.76:105.912:080.37:154:51First Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:326.67:055.812:220.61:030.47:144:52Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu7:256.67:595.81:150.71:550.37:144:53Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri8:156.68:485.92:070.72:440.27:134:54Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat9:016.79:336.12:550.63:290.07:124:55Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:446.910:156.33:410.54:12-0.27:124:57Full Moon22Sun
23Mon10:267.010:576.64:240.34:53-0.37:114:58Full Moon23Mon
24Tue11:087.111:376.75:070.25:34-0.47:104:59Full Moon24Tue
25Wed11:497.15:500.16:14-0.47:105:00Full Moon25Wed
26Thu12:176.912:307.16:310.06:52-0.47:095:01Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:577.01:127.07:120.07:31-0.37:085:03Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat1:377.11:546.87:540.08:10-0.27:075:04Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun2:207.12:406.78:400.08:54-0.17:065:05Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon3:067.23:316.59:300.09:440.17:055:06Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue3:577.24:266.410:250.010:380.17:045:08Third Quarter31Tue
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 11:10 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 79% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated). This places Fairfield, CT in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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