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 6h 23m 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 - Jul 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:395.95:125.011:57-0.311:540.25:208:36Full Moon1Sat
2Sun5:205.85:574.912:39-0.25:208:36Full Moon2Sun
3Mon5:595.66:424.812:360.41:20-0.15:218:36Full Moon3Mon
4Tue6:385.47:264.71:160.61:580.05:218:36Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:145.38:104.71:550.72:350.15:228:36Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:485.18:534.72:350.83:090.25:238:35Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri8:184.99:344.73:180.93:410.25:238:35Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:544.710:134.84:070.94:140.35:248:35Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun9:454.510:534.95:051.04:530.35:258:34Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon11:014.311:414.96:091.05:430.45:258:34Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:194.17:140.96:440.55:268:33Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:375.01:244.18:160.77:510.55:278:33Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu1:335.22:214.19:140.48:540.45:288:32Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri2:255.43:144.310:090.19:540.25:298:32Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat3:135.54:034.511:00-0.210:490.05:298:31New Moon15Sat
16Sun4:005.74:514.611:50-0.511:43-0.15:308:31New Moon16Sun
17Mon4:485.75:404.812:38-0.75:318:30New Moon17Mon
18Tue5:385.76:314.912:35-0.31:25-0.85:328:29Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:325.67:255.01:28-0.32:12-0.85:338:28Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:315.58:215.12:21-0.33:01-0.85:348:28Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri8:325.39:175.23:16-0.33:50-0.85:358:27Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat9:335.110:145.34:14-0.24:40-0.75:368:26First Quarter22Sat
23Sun10:334.911:105.35:13-0.15:33-0.65:368:25First Quarter23Sun
24Mon11:334.76:13-0.16:27-0.45:378:24First Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:075.412:334.67:13-0.17:22-0.45:388:23Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed1:045.41:314.58:12-0.28:17-0.35:398:22Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:585.42:264.69:07-0.39:09-0.35:408:21Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri2:495.43:184.69:59-0.59:59-0.25:418:20Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat3:355.54:064.710:47-0.610:46-0.25:428:19Full Moon29Sat
30Sun4:195.44:514.711:31-0.611:30-0.15:438:18Full Moon30Sun
31Mon4:595.35:334.612:12-0.65:448:17Full Moon31Mon
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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