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 46m 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 - Aug 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:454.97:314.41:220.32:01-0.25:458:16Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:254.78:134.42:030.52:34-0.15:468:15Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:054.58:534.42:440.63:030.05:478:14Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:454.39:304.53:290.73:280.15:488:13Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed9:294.010:024.64:200.83:540.15:498:11Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu10:253.810:354.65:190.94:300.35:518:10Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri11:323.511:234.76:240.95:190.45:528:09Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:403.47:280.76:240.55:538:08Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:304.71:423.48:290.57:410.55:548:06Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:354.82:383.69:260.28:520.45:558:05Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue2:325.03:283.810:18-0.19:540.25:568:04Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed3:235.24:144.111:07-0.310:510.05:578:02New Moon12Wed
13Thu4:105.34:594.311:53-0.611:44-0.25:588:01New Moon13Thu
14Fri4:565.45:444.512:38-0.75:597:59New Moon14Fri
15Sat5:445.46:304.812:36-0.41:22-0.86:007:58Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:355.37:204.91:27-0.42:06-0.86:017:56Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon7:295.28:125.12:19-0.42:50-0.86:027:55Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue8:274.99:055.23:14-0.33:37-0.76:037:53Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:274.710:015.24:12-0.24:26-0.56:047:52First Quarter19Wed
20Thu10:294.410:595.25:13-0.15:19-0.36:067:50First Quarter20Thu
21Fri11:314.211:595.16:150.06:16-0.26:077:49First Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:344.17:180.07:16-0.16:087:47Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun1:005.01:354.28:18-0.18:150.06:097:46Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon1:585.02:324.39:14-0.29:11-0.16:107:44Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue2:525.13:244.410:06-0.410:03-0.16:117:42Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed3:405.14:124.510:53-0.510:52-0.16:127:41Full Moon26Wed
27Thu4:245.14:564.611:35-0.511:370.06:137:39Full Moon27Thu
28Fri5:055.15:384.612:14-0.56:147:38Full Moon28Fri
29Sat5:435.06:184.612:190.112:50-0.46:157:36Full Moon29Sat
30Sun6:204.86:544.61:000.21:22-0.36:167:34Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon6:564.67:274.71:400.31:50-0.16:177:33Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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