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 1h 53m 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 - Jan 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:556.56:285.612:310.67:184:35First Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:466.77:235.712:341.01:240.47:184:36Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat7:396.98:185.91:280.92:170.17:184:37Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun8:327.39:106.22:220.63:08-0.37:184:37Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon9:237.610:016.63:140.43:57-0.67:184:38Full Moon5Mon
6Tue10:147.810:526.94:060.04:47-0.97:184:39Full Moon6Tue
7Wed11:068.011:437.34:59-0.25:36-1.17:174:40Full Moon7Wed
8Thu11:598.05:53-0.56:25-1.37:174:41Full Moon8Thu
9Fri12:347.612:517.96:46-0.67:14-1.27:174:42Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat1:257.71:447.67:40-0.78:04-1.17:174:43Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun2:167.82:387.38:36-0.68:56-0.87:164:44Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon3:097.73:356.99:34-0.59:50-0.47:164:46Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:047.64:346.510:32-0.310:46-0.17:164:47Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:017.45:336.211:31-0.211:430.27:154:48Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu5:577.26:346.012:300.07:154:49Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:557.07:355.912:410.51:290.07:154:50Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat7:526.98:325.91:400.62:250.07:144:51Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun8:466.99:236.02:350.63:160.07:144:52Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon9:346.910:106.13:260.64:03-0.17:134:54New Moon19Mon
20Tue10:206.910:546.24:130.54:48-0.27:124:55New Moon20Tue
21Wed11:036.911:366.44:590.55:30-0.27:124:56New Moon21Wed
22Thu11:456.95:430.46:10-0.27:114:57New Moon22Thu
23Fri12:166.512:266.86:260.46:49-0.17:104:58Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:546.61:066.67:080.37:260.07:105:00Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun1:326.61:466.47:490.48:040.27:095:01Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon2:116.62:286.28:310.48:420.47:085:02Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue2:516.63:125.99:150.59:230.77:075:03First Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:356.54:005.710:030.610:080.87:065:04First Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:226.54:525.610:540.610:571.07:055:06First Quarter29Thu
30Fri5:126.65:465.511:480.611:511.07:045:07First Quarter30Fri
31Sat6:066.76:455.612:460.47:035:08Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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