Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fairfield, CT

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fairfield, CT.
Next low tide : in 42m at 8:18 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 2:28 pm (8.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:35 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8467726
Common Questions About Tides

Fairfield, CT Tides - Dec 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:287.29:586.53:220.53:54-0.16:594:25Full Moon1Sat
2Sun10:077.310:386.64:040.54:35-0.27:004:24Full Moon2Sun
3Mon10:477.311:196.64:450.55:16-0.27:014:24Full Moon3Mon
4Tue11:277.35:260.55:56-0.27:024:24Full Moon4Tue
5Wed12:006.612:077.26:070.66:36-0.27:034:24Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:406.612:487.16:480.67:16-0.17:044:24Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:216.61:296.97:290.77:570.17:054:24Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat2:036.52:136.78:130.88:400.27:054:24Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:486.53:016.69:010.99:260.37:064:24Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon3:376.53:536.49:540.810:160.47:074:24Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:286.74:496.410:500.711:080.47:084:24Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:206.95:466.411:470.47:094:24Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:157.26:456.612:020.312:450.17:094:24Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:117.67:456.812:590.11:43-0.47:104:25Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:068.08:427.11:56-0.12:38-0.87:114:25Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:018.49:367.42:51-0.43:32-1.27:124:25Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:548.610:307.73:45-0.74:24-1.57:124:25New Moon17Mon
18Tue10:478.711:247.84:39-0.85:17-1.77:134:26New Moon18Tue
19Wed11:418.65:34-0.96:10-1.77:134:26New Moon19Wed
20Thu12:177.812:358.46:28-0.87:01-1.57:144:27Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri1:107.81:278.17:23-0.77:53-1.27:144:27Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat2:037.62:217.68:18-0.48:46-0.87:154:28Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun2:577.43:177.19:15-0.19:40-0.47:154:28First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:537.14:156.610:130.110:350.07:164:29First Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:486.95:126.311:110.311:290.37:164:29First Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:416.86:096.012:070.47:164:30First Quarter26Wed
27Thu6:346.77:045.912:220.51:010.47:174:31Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:246.77:575.91:140.71:530.37:174:31Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat8:126.78:456.02:040.72:410.27:174:32Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun8:576.99:296.12:510.73:260.07:174:33Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon9:397.010:126.23:350.64:08-0.17:184:34Full Moon31Mon
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 11:23 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 14% 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 (14% 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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