Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fairfield, CT

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fairfield, CT.
Next low tide : 7:52 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 59m at 1:38 pm (8.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:34 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8467726
Common Questions About Tides

Fairfield, CT Tides - Jul 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:228.11:597.67:51-0.68:090.15:248:29Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon2:138.02:497.78:39-0.69:030.15:248:29Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue3:067.83:417.89:30-0.410:000.15:258:29Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed4:027.54:367.810:23-0.211:000.15:258:28First Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:017.25:337.911:190.05:268:28First Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:017.06:297.912:000.112:150.25:278:28First Quarter6Fri
7Sat7:016.87:267.812:590.11:120.45:278:28Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:016.78:237.81:580.02:100.55:288:27Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:016.79:187.82:560.03:070.55:298:27Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:566.810:107.83:50-0.14:010.65:298:26Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:476.810:597.84:40-0.24:510.65:308:26Full Moon11Wed
12Thu11:356.911:467.75:28-0.25:400.65:318:25Full Moon12Thu
13Fri12:226.96:15-0.26:280.65:328:25Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:327.61:067.06:59-0.17:140.75:328:24Full Moon14Sat
15Sun1:167.51:497.07:420.07:590.75:338:24Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:597.32:307.08:240.28:430.85:348:23Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:427.03:126.99:050.49:280.95:358:23Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed3:256.83:546.99:470.610:151.05:368:22Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu4:116.54:396.810:300.911:041.15:378:21Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:006.35:256.811:151.111:541.15:378:20Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:506.16:126.812:021.35:388:20Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:416.07:016.912:451.112:511.35:398:19Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon7:356.07:537.11:370.91:421.35:408:18Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue8:306.18:467.32:310.72:371.25:418:17Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed9:246.49:397.63:230.43:301.05:428:16Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:166.710:307.94:130.14:220.75:438:15Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:077.111:228.15:02-0.25:140.35:448:14New Moon27Fri
28Sat11:577.55:51-0.56:070.05:458:13New Moon28Sat
29Sun12:138.312:487.86:41-0.77:00-0.25:468:12New Moon29Sun
30Mon1:058.31:388.17:30-0.87:53-0.45:478:11Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue1:578.22:288.38:18-0.88:46-0.45:488:10Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 4:45 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 maximum.

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 Crescent (7% illuminated). This places Fairfield, CT in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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