Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fairfield, CT

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fairfield, CT.
Next low tide : 7:28 am (-0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 25m at 1:04 am (8.3 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 - Feb 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:286.68:075.71:191.12:070.37:035:09Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat8:226.88:596.02:130.92:570.07:025:11Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun9:137.19:486.43:060.53:45-0.37:015:12Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:027.410:366.93:560.24:32-0.67:005:13Full Moon4Mon
5Tue10:527.611:247.34:46-0.25:18-0.96:595:14Full Moon5Tue
6Wed11:417.85:37-0.56:04-1.16:585:16Full Moon6Wed
7Thu12:127.612:317.86:27-0.86:50-1.16:575:17Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:597.91:207.67:17-0.97:37-1.06:565:18Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat1:478.02:117.48:09-0.98:26-0.86:545:19Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun2:387.93:057.09:03-0.79:19-0.56:535:21Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:317.74:036.710:01-0.510:15-0.16:525:22Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:287.55:026.311:00-0.311:140.26:515:23Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed5:277.26:046.112:01-0.16:495:24Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu6:287.07:096.012:150.41:030.06:485:25Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri7:316.98:126.11:180.62:040.06:475:27Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat8:306.99:086.22:190.52:59-0.16:455:28Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun9:237.09:576.43:140.43:49-0.26:445:29Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:117.010:426.64:040.34:35-0.36:435:30New Moon18Mon
19Tue10:567.011:256.84:510.25:18-0.36:415:32New Moon19Tue
20Wed11:397.05:360.15:58-0.36:405:33New Moon20Wed
21Thu12:046.912:206.96:180.06:37-0.26:385:34New Moon21Thu
22Fri12:427.01:006.86:590.07:150.06:375:35Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat1:207.01:396.67:390.17:530.26:355:36Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun1:586.92:196.38:200.28:310.56:345:38Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon2:386.83:036.09:040.49:120.86:335:39Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue3:216.63:505.89:510.69:581.06:315:40First Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:086.54:405.610:410.710:481.26:295:41First Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:596.45:345.511:350.811:421.26:285:42First Quarter28Thu
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 4:16 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 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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