Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fairfield, CT

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fairfield, CT.
Next low tide : in 1h 38m at 11:37 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 5:49 pm (7.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:38 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8467726
Common Questions About Tides

Fairfield, CT Tides - Dec 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:367.12:537.48:490.29:22-0.36:594:24First Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:337.13:547.19:520.310:20-0.27:004:24First Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:337.24:576.910:550.211:190.07:014:24First Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:327.36:006.711:580.17:024:24First Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:317.47:036.712:180.012:59-0.17:034:24Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:287.68:036.81:160.01:58-0.47:044:24Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:237.88:576.92:110.02:51-0.67:054:24Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:137.99:476.93:030.03:41-0.77:064:24Full Moon8Tue
9Wed10:007.910:357.03:520.04:28-0.87:074:24Full Moon9Wed
10Thu10:467.811:216.94:400.05:14-0.87:084:24Full Moon10Thu
11Fri11:317.75:260.15:59-0.77:084:24Full Moon11Fri
12Sat12:066.912:157.56:120.26:43-0.57:094:24Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:496.812:587.26:570.47:26-0.37:104:24Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon1:326.61:426.97:420.68:100.07:114:25Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue2:166.52:276.68:290.88:550.37:114:25Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed3:026.43:156.39:190.99:420.57:124:25Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:516.34:076.010:111.010:300.77:124:26Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:396.34:595.911:041.011:180.87:134:26Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:286.45:515.811:560.97:144:26Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun6:166.56:455.812:070.912:480.77:144:27Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:066.77:386.012:570.81:400.47:154:27Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:557.08:306.21:470.72:290.07:154:28Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed8:447.39:186.52:360.53:17-0.37:164:29Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:317.610:066.73:240.34:03-0.77:164:29New Moon24Thu
25Fri10:197.910:557.04:120.04:51-0.97:164:30New Moon25Fri
26Sat11:088.011:457.25:01-0.25:39-1.17:174:30New Moon26Sat
27Sun11:598.15:53-0.36:28-1.27:174:31Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:367.412:518.06:45-0.47:18-1.17:174:32Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:267.51:447.77:39-0.48:09-1.07:174:33Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed2:197.52:397.48:36-0.49:02-0.87:174:33Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu3:157.53:387.19:36-0.37:184:34First Quarter31Thu
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 2:43 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (52% illuminated). This places Fairfield, CT in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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