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 19m 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 - Feb 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:056.87:465.912:510.91:450.27:035:09Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:047.18:446.31:520.62:41-0.27:015:11Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue9:017.59:386.82:520.23:33-0.67:005:12Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:567.810:317.33:48-0.24:24-1.06:595:13Full Moon4Wed
5Thu10:508.011:237.74:43-0.65:15-1.36:585:14Full Moon5Thu
6Fri11:438.05:37-0.96:04-1.46:575:16Full Moon6Fri
7Sat12:138.112:358.06:30-1.26:53-1.46:565:17Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:038.21:267.77:22-1.27:41-1.26:555:18Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon1:528.22:187.48:15-1.08:32-0.86:545:19Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue2:438.03:126.99:09-0.89:24-0.46:525:21Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:377.64:096.510:06-0.410:200.16:515:22Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:337.25:076.111:04-0.111:170.56:505:23Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:306.96:085.812:030.26:495:24Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:296.67:105.712:170.81:040.46:475:26Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:306.58:105.71:170.92:020.46:465:27Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:266.59:035.92:150.92:540.46:455:28Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:156.69:486.13:070.83:410.26:435:29Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:006.710:296.33:540.64:230.16:425:31New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:426.711:096.64:380.55:030.06:415:32New Moon19Thu
20Fri11:226.811:466.85:210.35:420.06:395:33New Moon20Fri
21Sat12:026.86:010.26:190.06:385:34New Moon21Sat
22Sun12:236.912:406.76:410.16:550.16:365:35Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:597.01:186.67:190.17:300.36:355:37Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:367.01:576.47:580.28:060.56:335:38Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:146.92:396.18:390.38:450.76:325:39Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu2:566.83:255.99:240.49:290.96:305:40First Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:436.74:175.710:160.510:201.06:295:41First Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:376.75:145.711:120.611:191.06:275:42First Quarter28Sat
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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