Tides Today & Tomorrow in Albany, NY

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Albany, NY.
Next low tide : 6:27 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 01m at 12:11 pm (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8518995
Common Questions About Tides

Albany, NY Tides - Jul 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:405.76:244.612:180.41:110.05:208:36Full Moon1Wed
2Thu6:255.57:144.51:030.61:550.15:208:36Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:105.38:044.51:460.82:360.25:218:36Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:565.18:544.52:300.93:160.35:218:36Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun8:444.99:424.53:141.13:540.45:228:36Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon9:334.710:294.64:031.24:310.45:238:35Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue10:264.411:164.74:581.25:080.55:238:35Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed11:234.25:581.25:470.65:248:35Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:044.812:224.07:001.16:330.75:258:34Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:524.91:213.88:010.97:250.75:258:34Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat1:395.12:163.89:000.78:220.75:268:33Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:235.23:073.89:540.49:190.65:278:33Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:055.43:543.910:450.110:140.55:288:32Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:445.54:394.111:33-0.111:070.35:288:32New Moon14Tue
15Wed4:235.65:224.212:19-0.35:298:31New Moon15Wed
16Thu5:055.66:084.41:04-0.45:308:31New Moon16Thu
17Fri5:515.66:554.512:490.11:49-0.55:318:30Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:435.57:464.71:410.02:34-0.55:328:29Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:405.48:404.92:330.03:19-0.55:338:28Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon8:415.29:345.13:290.04:07-0.55:348:28First Quarter20Mon
21Tue9:435.010:295.24:280.14:56-0.45:358:27First Quarter21Tue
22Wed10:464.711:255.35:310.15:48-0.35:358:26First Quarter22Wed
23Thu11:494.56:340.16:43-0.25:368:25First Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:235.412:524.47:370.17:40-0.15:378:24Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat1:215.41:524.38:38-0.18:36-0.15:388:23Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun2:165.42:494.39:36-0.29:31-0.15:398:22Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:085.43:414.410:29-0.410:23-0.15:408:21Full Moon27Mon
28Tue3:565.44:304.411:18-0.511:120.05:418:20Full Moon28Tue
29Wed4:415.35:174.412:03-0.55:428:19Full Moon29Wed
30Thu5:245.26:034.412:45-0.45:438:18Full Moon30Thu
31Fri6:055.16:474.412:410.21:24-0.35:448:17Waning Gibbous31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8518995)

Common Questions About Albany, NY Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Albany, NY today?

Slack tide in Albany, NY is approximately 3:19 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 Albany, NY?

Albany, NY is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 Albany, NY 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 Albany, NY?

Tide predictions for Albany, NY 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 Albany, NY?

Tide data for Albany, NY is sourced from NOAA Station #8518995. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8518995.

What is the moon phase in Albany, NY tonight?

Tonight the moon over Albany, NY is First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Albany, NY 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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