Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fairfield, CT

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fairfield, CT.
Next low tide : in 42m at 2:05 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:167.35:536.911:46-0.15:366:17Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun6:207.26:567.112:130.212:47-0.15:346:18Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:247.27:577.31:170.11:48-0.25:336:19Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:247.48:527.62:17-0.22:43-0.35:316:20Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed9:197.59:437.93:12-0.43:34-0.45:296:21Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:097.610:308.04:03-0.64:23-0.55:286:22New Moon6Thu
7Fri10:577.611:158.04:51-0.85:09-0.55:266:23New Moon7Fri
8Sat11:437.611:598.05:37-0.85:54-0.35:246:25New Moon8Sat
9Sun12:267.46:22-0.76:38-0.15:236:26Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:417.81:097.27:05-0.57:210.15:216:27Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue1:237.51:527.07:49-0.28:040.45:196:28Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed2:067.22:366.78:330.18:500.75:186:29Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu2:516.93:236.49:210.59:391.05:166:30First Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:406.64:146.210:110.710:321.25:156:31First Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:326.45:066.211:020.911:261.35:136:32First Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:266.35:596.211:541.05:126:33First Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:206.36:516.412:211.212:470.95:106:34Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue7:156.47:436.71:151.01:380.85:096:35Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed8:086.78:317.12:070.62:270.55:076:36Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu8:576.99:177.52:560.23:120.35:066:37Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:447.210:027.93:41-0.23:570.05:046:38Full Moon21Fri
22Sat10:307.510:478.24:27-0.54:42-0.25:036:39Full Moon22Sat
23Sun11:177.711:348.45:13-0.85:28-0.35:016:41Full Moon23Sun
24Mon12:057.86:01-1.06:16-0.45:006:42Full Moon24Mon
25Tue12:228.512:547.86:49-1.07:05-0.44:586:43Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed1:118.41:457.77:38-0.97:57-0.24:576:44Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu2:038.22:387.68:31-0.78:530.04:566:45Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri2:597.93:367.49:28-0.59:540.14:546:46Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:597.64:377.410:27-0.210:570.24:536:47Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun6:027.36:387.312:270.05:527:48Third Quarter30Sun
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 5:06 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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