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 5h 13m 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 - Aug 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:508.03:198.39:08-0.69:42-0.45:498:09Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu3:447.74:138.210:01-0.310:39-0.25:508:08First Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:417.35:098.010:560.011:380.05:508:07First Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:407.06:067.811:530.35:518:06First Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:406.77:047.612:370.112:510.65:528:04First Quarter5Sun
6Mon7:416.58:027.51:360.31:500.85:538:03Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue8:426.59:007.42:350.32:480.95:548:02Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:386.59:537.43:310.33:430.95:558:01Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:296.610:417.44:210.34:340.85:567:59Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:156.811:277.45:080.25:210.75:577:58Full Moon10Fri
11Sat11:586.95:520.26:060.75:587:57Full Moon11Sat
12Sun12:107.412:397.06:340.26:500.65:597:55Full Moon12Sun
13Mon12:527.31:197.17:140.27:320.66:007:54Full Moon13Mon
14Tue1:337.21:577.27:530.38:140.66:017:53Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed2:137.12:367.28:310.58:550.76:027:51Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu2:536.83:157.19:090.79:370.86:037:50Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri3:356.63:567.09:490.910:230.96:047:48Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:216.44:416.910:321.211:111.06:057:47Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:106.25:306.911:181.36:067:46Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon6:026.06:226.912:031.012:091.46:077:44Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:576.07:177.012:571.01:051.46:087:43Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed7:556.28:157.31:550.82:041.26:097:41Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu8:546.59:137.62:520.53:040.96:107:40Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:507.010:097.93:460.24:010.56:117:38Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:427.511:028.24:37-0.24:550.06:127:36New Moon25Sat
26Sun11:338.011:558.45:27-0.65:48-0.46:137:35New Moon26Sun
27Mon12:248.46:16-0.86:42-0.76:147:33New Moon27Mon
28Tue12:478.51:158.77:06-0.97:34-0.96:157:32Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed1:398.42:048.87:55-0.98:26-0.96:167:30Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu2:318.12:558.68:45-0.69:20-0.76:177:29Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri3:237.83:478.49:37-0.310:15-0.46:187:27Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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