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 4h 03m 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 - Apr 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:326.01:516.08:300.59:070.35:386:19Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun2:236.32:436.29:260.39:560.25:366:21Full Moon2Sun
3Mon3:126.53:336.210:190.110:440.25:346:22Full Moon3Mon
4Tue3:586.64:226.111:100.111:290.35:336:23Full Moon4Tue
5Wed4:446.65:126.012:000.25:316:24Full Moon5Wed
6Thu5:316.56:035.812:140.512:490.35:296:25Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:196.36:575.612:590.71:380.65:276:26Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:096.17:535.51:431.02:270.85:266:27Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun8:025.98:485.42:301.23:181.05:246:29Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon8:565.79:445.43:191.54:101.15:226:30Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue9:525.610:405.44:111.65:031.25:216:31Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed10:495.511:355.45:071.75:551.25:196:32Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu11:465.56:041.76:451.25:176:33Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:285.612:405.57:001.57:341.15:166:34Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:175.81:305.67:531.38:191.05:146:35Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun2:026.02:165.68:441.19:021.05:126:36Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon2:426.12:585.79:330.99:430.95:116:38Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue3:186.33:375.610:200.810:220.95:096:39New Moon18Tue
19Wed3:486.44:145.611:050.711:010.95:086:40New Moon19Wed
20Thu4:106.54:505.611:500.711:401.05:066:41New Moon20Thu
21Fri4:326.65:295.512:360.75:046:42Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:066.66:155.512:211.01:240.85:036:43Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun5:516.67:105.51:051.12:140.85:016:44Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:426.58:125.51:561.23:060.95:006:46Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:416.39:155.62:541.24:020.94:586:47First Quarter25Tue
26Wed8:556.110:185.73:581.35:000.94:576:48First Quarter26Wed
27Thu10:196.011:195.95:051.25:570.84:556:49First Quarter27Thu
28Fri11:315.96:111.16:530.74:546:50Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:176.212:356.07:130.97:470.54:536:51Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun1:126.52:336.09:130.69:390.45:517:52Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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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