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Fairfield water temp

This data the coastal Fairfield ocean water temperature today, tomorrow and the upcoming days. Besides, you can also get information about the weather and surf forecast, as well as the data on sunrise / sunset and moonrise / moonset at a given point on any given day.

Current ocean temperature in Fairfield

Water temperature in Fairfield today is 70.7°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in the Atlantic Ocean near Fairfield was recorded in 2016 and was 73.6°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2009 at 68°F. Sea water temperature in Fairfield is expected to drop to 68.9°F in the next 10 days. September average water temperature in Fairfield is 71.6°F, the minimum temperature is 66.9°F, and the maximum is 78.6°F.

The swimming season in Fairfield lasts from July to September. During those months, Fairfield water temperature does not drop below 68°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Fairfield in winter reaches 41°F, in spring 45.7°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 70.2°F, and in autumn it is 64.2°F.

Fairfield water temperature now


September 22, 2025
today temp
70.7°F
September 21, 2025
yesterday temp
70.9°F


The ocean salinity in Fairfield is 27.74‰, and the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.

Surf Forecast in Fairfield for today

Another important indicators for a comfortable holiday on the beach are the presence and height of the waves, as well as the speed and direction of the wind. Please find below data on the swell size for Fairfield. We calculate the swell size based on the mean wave height (trough to crest) of each third highest wave. For more information on surf forecasts for the next ten days, please visit sea state forecast Fairfield. Data in table shown for September 22, 2025, time in GMT 0 format (you can change the time zone on the sea state forecast page)

0-3 h3-6 h6-9 h9-12 h
0' 10"0' 7"0' 6"0' 4"
0.26 m0.19 m0.14 m0.11 m
12-15 h15-18 h18-21 h21-24 h
0' 4"0' 3"0' 3"0' 3"
0.09 m0.08 m0.08 m0.08 m

Surf report in Fairfield

Fairfield wave height and direction

Fairfield weather forecast

Fairfield wind speed and direction

Current temperature and weather

Data in a table show Fairfield temperature today (September 22, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Fairfield.

0-3 h3-6 h6-9 h9-12 h
60.1°F59°F59.2°F59.9°F
12-15 h15-18 h18-21 h21-24 h
62.2°F66.4°F68°F68°F

You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Fairfield: Sunrise and Sunset, Tides

Fairfield water temperature by month

These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in Fairfield. In addition to the table values, the graph below displays of changes average surface temperature during the year. Values are calculated based on the data over the past 10 years. Using them, you can check the water temperature in Fairfield on any day of this period that interests you. Click on the month link and you will see a table for each day, or alternatively you can view the temperature curve of the month and select 2 different years you want to compare, either in a table or as a curve

MonthAvrMinMax
January39.9°F34.2°F47.8°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Fairfield in January
February36.5°F30.2°F41.2°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Fairfield in February
March38.3°F31.8°F48.2°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Fairfield in March
April44.6°F36.1°F52.7°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Fairfield in April
May54.3°F46.4°F65.3°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Fairfield in May
June64.2°F55.2°F72.3°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Fairfield in June
July72.3°F65.7°F78.4°Fwarm
Ocean water temperature in Fairfield in July
August73.9°F68.9°F79.2°Fwarm
Ocean water temperature in Fairfield in August
September71.6°F66.9°F78.6°Fwarm
Ocean water temperature in Fairfield in September
October65.1°F57.9°F72°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Fairfield in October
November55.8°F48.4°F63.7°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Fairfield in November
December46.4°F39.6°F53.8°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Fairfield in December

Chart monthly average water temperature in Fairfield

Water temperature in Fairfield

Where is the warmest sea water in the world?

If you want to plan a vacation on the beach and enjoy the warm sea, choose the day of the year, region and the minimum comfortable sea/ocean temperature that interests you. As a result, you will get a list of countries and cities in which the average sea temperature or maximum temperature on this day over the past 10 years exceeds your chosen value

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Nearby beaches and cities

The nearest beaches and cities from Fairfield with the water temperature today, as well as the air temperature and the state of the weather during the day and the average wave height for today

WaterWeatherWave
Compo Beach70.9°F66.2°F0' 5"
Sherwood Island70.9°F66.2°F0' 5"
Stratford70.7°F66.2°F0' 5"
Short Beach70.7°F66.2°F0' 5"
Walnut Beach70.5°F66.2°F0' 7"
Wildermere Beach70.5°F66.2°F0' 7"
Flax Pond Beach71.1°F69.8°F0' 3"
Norwalk70.5°F68°F0' 5"
Silver Sands70.5°F66.2°F0' 7"
Miller Place70.5°F69.8°F0' 3"

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