Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fairfield, CT

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fairfield, CT.
Next low tide : 11:34 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 33m at 5:02 pm (7.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8467726
Common Questions About Tides

Fairfield, CT Tides - Nov 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:576.16:156.112:141.57:245:48First Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:516.16:116.112:421.212:111.56:264:46First Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:436.37:066.112:341.21:061.26:274:45Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:326.67:576.21:241.11:560.96:284:44Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed8:176.98:446.42:101.02:420.66:294:43Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu8:587.29:276.62:530.83:250.26:304:42Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri9:397.510:096.83:340.64:07-0.16:324:41Full Moon7Fri
8Sat10:197.710:526.94:150.54:48-0.36:334:40Full Moon8Sat
9Sun11:017.911:357.04:560.45:31-0.46:344:39Full Moon9Sun
10Mon11:457.95:390.46:16-0.56:354:38Full Moon10Mon
11Tue12:207.012:317.96:240.47:01-0.46:364:37Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed1:077.01:197.77:120.57:50-0.36:384:36Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu1:576.92:117.58:040.68:42-0.16:394:35Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri2:526.83:097.29:040.79:400.16:404:34Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:516.94:127.010:090.710:400.26:414:33Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:527.05:176.811:140.611:390.26:424:32Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:527.26:216.712:180.36:434:32Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:517.47:236.812:380.21:190.06:454:31Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:487.78:216.91:350.22:16-0.36:464:30Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu8:407.99:147.02:290.13:08-0.66:474:30Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri9:298.110:037.13:200.03:57-0.76:484:29New Moon21Fri
22Sat10:158.110:507.14:080.04:44-0.86:494:28New Moon22Sat
23Sun11:018.011:377.04:550.15:30-0.76:504:28New Moon23Sun
24Mon11:467.85:410.26:16-0.56:514:27New Moon24Mon
25Tue12:226.912:317.56:270.47:00-0.36:534:27Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed1:066.71:157.27:130.67:450.06:544:26Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:516.52:006.87:590.98:300.36:554:26Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri2:376.32:486.58:491.19:180.66:564:25Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:266.23:406.29:421.210:070.86:574:25First Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:176.24:336.010:371.310:570.96:584:25First Quarter30Sun
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 8:18 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 55% 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 Third Quarter (55% 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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