Tides Today & Tomorrow in Albany, NY

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Albany, NY.
Next low tide : in 1h 14m at 5:35 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 11:36 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8518995
Common Questions About Tides

Albany, NY Tides - Jul 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:284.711:325.45:531.05:560.45:208:36First Quarter1Sat
2Sun11:454.47:051.06:570.55:218:36Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:335.51:074.38:130.88:010.55:218:36Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue1:345.62:154.29:170.59:050.55:228:36Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed2:325.73:154.310:160.210:060.35:228:35Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu3:275.84:104.411:11-0.111:030.25:238:35Full Moon6Thu
7Fri4:195.85:044.512:03-0.35:248:35Full Moon7Fri
8Sat5:125.85:584.612:53-0.45:248:34Full Moon8Sat
9Sun6:065.76:544.712:500.01:41-0.45:258:34Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon7:025.57:504.71:430.02:28-0.45:268:34Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:595.38:464.82:350.13:15-0.45:278:33Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed8:565.19:405.03:290.24:01-0.35:278:33Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu9:514.910:335.04:240.34:47-0.25:288:32Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri10:474.711:255.15:210.45:340.05:298:31Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat11:424.46:190.56:210.15:308:31Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:175.112:394.37:170.47:100.35:318:30Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon1:095.21:344.28:130.37:590.45:318:30Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:595.22:284.29:070.18:470.45:328:29Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed2:465.33:184.29:570.09:350.45:338:28Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu3:295.34:044.310:43-0.210:200.45:348:27New Moon20Thu
21Fri4:085.34:474.311:27-0.311:040.35:358:26New Moon21Fri
22Sat4:435.35:274.312:07-0.35:368:26New Moon22Sat
23Sun5:135.36:054.412:46-0.45:378:25New Moon23Sun
24Mon5:395.36:404.412:270.21:23-0.35:388:24Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:065.37:134.61:090.21:58-0.35:398:23Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:425.27:454.81:520.22:33-0.35:408:22Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:255.18:215.02:380.33:07-0.35:418:21Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri8:144.99:045.13:290.43:44-0.25:428:20First Quarter28Fri
29Sat9:084.69:545.24:290.54:26-0.15:438:19First Quarter29Sat
30Sun10:114.210:535.25:380.65:210.15:448:18First Quarter30Sun
31Mon11:324.06:480.66:300.25:458:17First Quarter31Mon
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 8:35 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 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 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 (55% illuminated). This places Albany, NY 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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