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 5h 48m 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 - Mar 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:337.54:056.710:03-0.210:190.16:275:43Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:317.45:056.611:02-0.111:200.26:255:44Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri5:317.36:086.612:04-0.16:245:45Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat6:357.37:126.812:250.21:07-0.36:225:46Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:397.48:147.11:300.02:07-0.56:215:48Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon8:397.69:117.52:31-0.33:04-0.76:195:49Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue9:357.810:047.83:28-0.63:56-0.96:175:50New Moon7Tue
8Wed10:277.910:548.04:21-0.94:46-1.06:165:51New Moon8Wed
9Thu11:187.911:428.15:12-1.05:34-1.06:145:52New Moon9Thu
10Fri12:067.86:01-1.06:21-0.96:135:53New Moon10Fri
11Sat12:288.012:527.66:48-0.97:06-0.76:115:54Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun1:127.91:367.37:34-0.77:51-0.36:095:55Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon1:567.62:226.98:20-0.48:360.16:085:57Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue2:417.23:096.59:070.09:240.56:065:58Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed3:296.93:596.29:580.410:150.86:045:59First Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:196.64:516.010:500.611:071.06:036:00First Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:116.45:445.911:430.86:016:01First Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:066.36:395.912:021.112:370.85:596:02First Quarter18Sat
19Sun7:016.37:346.112:571.11:300.85:586:03Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:556.48:246.41:520.92:210.65:566:04Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue8:446.79:106.72:420.63:060.35:546:05Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed9:306.99:537.13:280.33:490.15:536:06Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:147.210:357.54:12-0.14:31-0.15:516:07Full Moon23Thu
24Fri10:587.411:177.84:56-0.45:13-0.35:496:09Full Moon24Fri
25Sat11:427.55:40-0.65:56-0.45:486:10Full Moon25Sat
26Sun12:018.012:277.66:24-0.76:39-0.45:466:11Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:458.11:137.57:09-0.87:24-0.35:446:12Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:318.12:017.47:56-0.78:12-0.25:426:13Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed2:207.92:537.28:48-0.59:060.05:416:14Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu3:157.73:507.09:44-0.310:060.25:396:15Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri4:147.54:516.910:44-0.111:090.35:376:16Third Quarter31Fri
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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