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 4h 36m 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 - Dec 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:444.58:215.33:340.43:170.67:044:23Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed9:434.79:355.24:270.34:240.67:054:22Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu10:424.910:495.15:200.25:320.57:064:22Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri11:395.111:565.06:130.16:380.47:074:22Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:355.47:070.07:410.27:084:22Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:575.01:275.67:59-0.18:410.07:094:21Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:525.02:175.88:51-0.29:37-0.17:104:21Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue2:455.03:045.99:41-0.210:31-0.27:114:21New Moon8Tue
9Wed3:354.93:515.810:31-0.111:22-0.27:124:21New Moon9Wed
10Thu4:264.84:395.711:190.07:134:21New Moon10Thu
11Fri5:174.75:285.512:12-0.112:070.17:144:21Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:114.56:215.31:010.012:540.37:154:21Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun7:074.57:165.11:490.21:430.57:164:21Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon8:024.48:114.92:360.32:320.77:164:21Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue8:574.59:064.83:230.43:250.87:174:22First Quarter15Tue
16Wed9:504.510:004.74:100.44:200.97:184:22First Quarter16Wed
17Thu10:424.610:544.54:550.55:171.07:194:22First Quarter17Thu
18Fri11:334.711:494.45:400.56:150.97:194:23First Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:234.86:250.57:120.87:204:23Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:424.31:095.07:100.68:070.67:214:23Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon1:334.31:525.17:550.59:000.47:214:24Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue2:214.22:305.38:390.59:490.27:224:24Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed3:054.23:045.39:240.510:360.17:224:25Full Moon23Wed
24Thu3:474.23:335.410:090.411:210.17:234:25Full Moon24Thu
25Fri4:274.24:035.510:540.47:234:26Full Moon25Fri
26Sat5:084.24:395.512:060.011:40 AM0.37:234:26Full Moon26Sat
27Sun5:504.35:245.512:500.012:280.27:244:27Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:374.46:165.41:340.01:180.27:244:28Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue7:294.67:165.32:200.02:110.27:244:29Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed8:224.78:205.23:07-0.13:090.27:244:29Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu9:174.99:185.03:56-0.14:120.37:254:30Third Quarter31Thu
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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