Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fairfield, CT

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fairfield, CT.
Next low tide : in 4h 22m at 11:37 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 5:49 pm (7.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:38 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8467726
Common Questions About Tides

Fairfield, CT Tides - Jun 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:116.68:367.32:060.52:230.65:228:18Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed9:066.69:247.43:010.43:140.75:228:19Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:556.610:097.43:500.24:010.75:218:20Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:406.710:507.54:350.14:440.75:218:21Full Moon4Fri
5Sat11:226.711:307.55:170.05:270.75:218:21Full Moon5Sat
6Sun12:036.85:590.06:090.85:208:22Full Moon6Sun
7Mon12:117.512:446.86:400.06:510.85:208:23Full Moon7Mon
8Tue12:517.41:256.87:210.17:320.95:208:23Full Moon8Tue
9Wed1:327.32:066.78:020.18:141.05:208:24Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu2:137.22:486.78:420.38:571.15:198:24Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri2:567.03:316.79:240.49:421.25:198:25Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat3:416.84:176.710:080.610:321.25:198:25Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:306.65:056.810:550.711:251.15:198:26Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:236.55:557.011:430.85:198:26Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue6:176.56:467.212:190.912:340.75:198:27Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed7:136.67:397.51:140.61:270.65:198:27Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu8:116.88:347.92:110.32:220.55:198:27Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri9:097.19:288.33:07-0.23:180.25:198:28Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:047.410:228.64:01-0.64:120.05:208:28Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun10:587.611:158.84:53-0.95:06-0.35:208:28New Moon20Sun
21Mon11:527.85:46-1.26:01-0.45:208:29New Moon21Mon
22Tue12:108.912:478.06:40-1.36:57-0.55:208:29New Moon22Tue
23Wed1:048.81:418.17:33-1.27:52-0.45:208:29Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu1:588.62:358.08:25-1.18:48-0.35:218:29Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri2:538.23:297.99:18-0.89:460.05:218:29Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat3:497.74:257.710:13-0.410:450.25:218:29First Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:477.35:227.511:080.011:430.45:228:29First Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:466.96:167.412:030.35:228:29First Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:436.67:097.312:410.512:560.65:238:29First Quarter29Tue
30Wed7:396.48:017.21:360.61:490.85:238:29Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 2:43 pm — 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 52% 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 First Quarter (52% 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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