Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fairfield, CT

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fairfield, CT.
Next low tide : in 5h 38m at 7:28 am (-0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:286.47:015.612:191.01:030.67:184:35Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:186.57:545.71:091.01:540.47:184:36Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu8:076.78:435.81:590.92:420.27:184:36Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:547.09:306.12:470.83:28-0.17:184:37Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat9:397.210:156.33:330.64:13-0.37:184:38Full Moon5Sat
6Sun10:257.411:026.64:190.44:57-0.67:184:39Full Moon6Sun
7Mon11:127.511:486.85:070.25:42-0.77:184:40Full Moon7Mon
8Tue11:597.65:550.06:27-0.87:184:41Full Moon8Tue
9Wed12:347.112:487.66:44-0.27:13-0.97:174:42Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:217.31:377.47:34-0.27:59-0.87:174:43Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri2:107.42:297.28:27-0.38:48-0.67:174:44Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat3:017.53:246.99:23-0.39:41-0.47:174:45Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:557.54:236.610:22-0.310:37-0.17:164:46Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:517.55:236.411:22-0.211:340.17:164:48Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:487.46:246.212:22-0.27:154:49Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:487.47:276.212:340.21:23-0.37:154:50Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:477.48:276.31:350.22:21-0.47:154:51Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:447.49:226.42:330.23:16-0.57:144:52Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:377.410:146.53:280.14:07-0.67:134:53New Moon19Sat
20Sun10:277.411:036.74:190.14:55-0.67:134:55New Moon20Sun
21Mon11:157.311:496.85:090.15:41-0.67:124:56New Moon21Mon
22Tue12:017.25:570.16:25-0.57:124:57New Moon22Tue
23Wed12:326.812:447.06:430.17:07-0.47:114:58Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu1:146.81:276.87:270.27:48-0.27:104:59Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri1:556.72:106.58:110.38:290.17:095:01Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat2:366.62:546.28:570.49:110.47:095:02Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun3:196.53:415.99:450.69:560.77:085:03First Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:056.44:305.610:340.710:420.97:075:04First Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:526.45:225.511:250.711:311.17:065:06First Quarter29Tue
30Wed5:416.36:155.412:180.77:055:07First Quarter30Wed
31Thu6:336.47:115.512:231.11:130.67:045:08Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 10:33 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 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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