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 4h 56m 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 - Feb 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:187.26:546.312:060.112:49-0.27:025:10Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:187.17:556.31:060.21:48-0.27:015:11Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri8:157.18:516.42:040.32:43-0.27:005:12Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat9:077.19:406.52:580.23:33-0.36:595:14Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:547.110:256.63:480.14:19-0.46:585:15New Moon5Sun
6Mon10:397.111:086.84:340.15:02-0.46:575:16New Moon6Mon
7Tue11:227.111:496.95:190.05:44-0.46:565:17New Moon7Tue
8Wed12:037.16:020.06:24-0.46:555:19New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:296.912:437.06:430.07:03-0.36:535:20Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:076.91:236.87:240.07:42-0.16:525:21Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat1:466.92:046.68:060.28:210.26:515:22Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:266.82:476.38:490.39:020.46:505:24Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:096.73:336.19:350.59:470.66:485:25First Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:566.64:235.910:250.610:350.86:475:26First Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:456.55:155.811:170.611:270.96:465:27First Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:376.66:115.912:110.56:445:29First Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:336.77:096.112:230.81:080.36:435:30Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:317.08:076.41:220.62:050.06:425:31Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:287.39:016.92:200.22:58-0.56:405:32Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:227.79:537.43:15-0.23:48-0.96:395:33Full Moon20Mon
21Tue10:148.010:447.94:08-0.74:38-1.26:375:35Full Moon21Tue
22Wed11:068.211:358.25:01-1.15:28-1.46:365:36Full Moon22Wed
23Thu11:588.35:53-1.36:18-1.56:345:37Full Moon23Thu
24Fri12:268.512:508.26:45-1.47:07-1.46:335:38Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat1:168.51:428.07:37-1.47:58-1.26:315:39Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun2:078.32:357.68:31-1.18:50-0.86:305:41Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:018.03:317.29:27-0.89:47-0.46:285:42Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:577.74:306.810:26-0.410:450.06:275:43Third Quarter28Tue
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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