Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fairfield, CT

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fairfield, CT.
Next low tide : 2:13 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 26m at 8:07 am (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:41 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8467726
Common Questions About Tides

Fairfield, CT Tides - Sep 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:057.410:278.03:590.04:200.16:207:25Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue10:578.011:218.24:50-0.45:14-0.46:217:23New Moon2Tue
3Wed11:488.55:40-0.76:07-0.86:227:21New Moon3Wed
4Thu12:138.412:388.86:29-0.87:00-1.06:237:20New Moon4Thu
5Fri1:058.31:288.97:18-0.87:51-1.06:247:18Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat1:568.22:178.88:07-0.68:42-0.86:257:16Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun2:467.83:078.58:57-0.39:35-0.56:267:15Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon3:397.44:008.09:500.110:310.06:277:13First Quarter8Mon
9Tue4:356.94:577.610:460.611:290.46:287:11First Quarter9Tue
10Wed5:346.65:567.111:461.06:297:09First Quarter10Wed
11Thu6:356.36:576.912:280.712:461.36:307:08First Quarter11Thu
12Fri7:376.27:576.71:280.91:471.46:317:06Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat8:366.28:556.72:261.02:461.36:327:04Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun9:296.49:456.83:190.93:381.26:337:03Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon10:136.710:296.94:050.84:240.96:347:01Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue10:536.911:107.04:460.75:070.76:356:59Full Moon16Tue
17Wed11:307.211:507.15:250.65:480.56:366:58Full Moon17Wed
18Thu12:077.36:030.56:270.36:376:56Full Moon18Thu
19Fri12:297.112:447.46:410.57:060.36:386:54Full Moon19Fri
20Sat1:077.01:207.57:170.67:440.36:396:52Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun1:456.91:587.47:530.88:230.46:406:51Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon2:246.72:367.38:300.99:030.56:416:49Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue3:056.53:197.29:091.19:480.76:426:47Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed3:516.34:077.09:541.310:400.96:436:46Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu4:446.25:036.910:491.411:380.96:446:44Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri5:426.26:036.911:521.46:456:42Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat6:436.47:077.012:380.912:571.26:466:40Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun7:466.78:117.21:380.72:040.86:476:39Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon8:467.29:127.52:380.43:060.36:486:37Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue9:417.810:097.83:330.04:03-0.36:496:35Waning Crescent30Tue
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 11:10 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 79% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Gibbous (79% illuminated). This places Fairfield, CT in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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