Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fairfield, CT

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fairfield, CT.
Next low tide : 1:20 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 17m at 7:12 am (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:40 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8467726
Common Questions About Tides

Fairfield, CT Tides - Jan 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:097.710:436.94:02-0.14:36-0.87:184:34Full Moon1Tue
2Wed10:557.611:296.94:50-0.15:22-0.87:184:35Full Moon2Wed
3Thu11:407.55:37-0.16:07-0.77:184:36Full Moon3Thu
4Fri12:136.912:247.36:220.06:50-0.67:184:37Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:556.91:077.17:070.27:31-0.47:184:38Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun1:376.81:496.87:510.38:13-0.17:184:38Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon2:206.72:346.58:370.58:570.27:184:39Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue3:046.53:216.29:250.69:420.47:184:40Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:506.54:116.010:150.710:300.67:184:41Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:386.45:025.811:060.711:180.87:174:42Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri5:276.55:545.711:580.77:174:43Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat6:176.66:495.812:080.812:510.57:174:45Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun7:096.77:446.01:000.81:440.27:174:46Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon8:017.08:366.31:540.62:35-0.17:164:47Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue8:527.49:266.62:450.33:24-0.57:164:48Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed9:417.710:157.03:350.04:12-0.97:154:49New Moon16Wed
17Thu10:317.911:057.34:25-0.35:00-1.27:154:50New Moon17Thu
18Fri11:218.111:557.65:16-0.65:48-1.47:144:51New Moon18Fri
19Sat12:128.16:07-0.86:37-1.47:144:52Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:447.91:038.06:59-0.97:25-1.47:134:54Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon1:358.01:557.87:52-0.98:16-1.27:134:55Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue2:267.92:507.48:48-0.89:09-0.97:124:56Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed3:217.83:477.19:46-0.610:05-0.67:114:57First Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:187.64:476.710:45-0.511:03-0.37:114:58First Quarter24Thu
25Fri5:167.45:486.511:45-0.37:105:00First Quarter25Fri
26Sat6:147.36:506.312:020.012:45-0.27:095:01Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun7:147.27:516.31:010.21:44-0.27:085:02Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon8:117.18:476.42:000.22:39-0.37:085:03Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue9:037.29:376.52:540.23:29-0.47:075:05Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed9:507.210:236.63:430.14:16-0.57:065:06Full Moon30Wed
31Thu10:357.211:066.74:300.15:00-0.57:055:07Full Moon31Thu
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 10:16 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 71% 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 (71% 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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