Tides Today & Tomorrow in Albany, NY

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Albany, NY.
Next low tide : in 2h 33m at 4:05 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 9:53 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8518995
Common Questions About Tides

Albany, NY Tides - Mar 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:585.46:410.77:460.56:315:43Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:565.11:085.67:460.58:410.36:305:44Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:525.42:065.88:470.29:340.06:285:45Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat2:435.63:005.99:430.010:23-0.16:265:47Full Moon4Sat
5Sun3:325.93:516.010:36-0.211:11-0.26:255:48Full Moon5Sun
6Mon4:206.04:415.911:28-0.211:58-0.26:235:49Full Moon6Mon
7Tue5:096.05:335.812:19-0.26:215:50Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:596.06:275.612:440.01:090.06:205:52Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:515.97:235.51:300.12:010.26:185:53Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:445.88:195.32:160.42:540.46:165:54Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat8:395.79:165.23:050.63:480.66:145:55Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun9:345.510:135.13:560.84:440.76:135:56Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon10:315.411:105.14:491.05:390.86:115:57Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue11:285.45:441.16:340.86:095:59Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:065.212:235.46:391.17:260.86:086:00Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:595.31:155.57:331.08:140.76:066:01Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri1:495.52:035.68:240.98:590.66:046:02Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat2:345.62:465.69:120.79:410.56:026:03Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun3:155.73:275.79:580.610:200.56:016:05New Moon19Sun
20Mon3:515.84:045.610:420.510:570.65:596:06New Moon20Mon
21Tue4:235.94:385.511:250.511:330.65:576:07New Moon21Tue
22Wed4:476.05:105.512:080.65:556:08New Moon22Wed
23Thu5:026.15:425.412:070.712:520.65:546:09Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri5:316.26:215.412:420.81:380.75:526:10Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:116.37:125.31:200.82:280.95:506:11Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:596.38:145.32:040.93:231.05:486:13Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:536.19:245.32:591.04:211.05:466:14First Quarter27Mon
28Tue8:575.910:325.34:051.15:221.05:456:15First Quarter28Tue
29Wed10:215.811:375.55:171.16:220.95:436:16First Quarter29Wed
30Thu11:455.86:261.07:200.75:416:17Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:375.712:525.97:300.88:150.55:396:18Waxing 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 6:59 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 36% 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 (36% 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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