Tides Today & Tomorrow in Albany, NY

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Albany, NY.
Next low tide : 4:05 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 03m at 9:22 am (4.3 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 - Oct 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:294.75:175.412:340.112:220.05:515:38Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:594.75:515.61:180.212:560.05:525:36Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:394.66:355.62:050.31:340.15:535:34Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:314.57:255.52:570.42:210.25:545:33Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu8:374.48:225.43:530.53:200.45:555:31Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri9:524.49:315.24:530.54:330.55:565:29Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat11:014.511:015.15:530.45:470.45:585:27Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:054.76:510.26:560.35:595:26Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:175.21:035.07:47-0.17:590.16:005:24Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue1:195.31:565.38:40-0.38:57-0.26:015:22Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed2:145.52:465.69:31-0.59:52-0.46:025:21New Moon11Wed
12Thu3:055.53:345.810:19-0.610:45-0.56:035:19New Moon12Thu
13Fri3:555.54:215.911:06-0.611:37-0.56:055:17New Moon13Fri
14Sat4:455.45:085.811:52-0.56:065:16Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:365.25:575.712:27-0.412:37-0.36:075:14Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:305.06:495.51:17-0.21:24-0.16:085:12Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:264.87:445.32:080.02:110.26:095:11Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:234.78:395.23:000.23:000.46:105:09First Quarter18Wed
19Thu9:204.69:355.13:520.33:530.66:125:08First Quarter19Thu
20Fri10:164.610:315.04:450.44:470.76:135:06First Quarter20Fri
21Sat11:124.711:275.05:380.45:440.86:145:05First Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:064.86:280.46:390.76:155:03Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:215.012:584.97:170.37:340.66:165:01Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:125.01:455.18:030.28:250.46:185:00Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:595.02:285.38:460.29:140.36:194:59Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu2:425.03:065.49:270.110:010.26:204:57Full Moon26Thu
27Fri3:235.03:395.510:060.110:470.16:214:56Full Moon27Fri
28Sat4:004.94:065.610:440.111:310.16:234:54Full Moon28Sat
29Sun4:364.84:245.611:210.26:244:53Full Moon29Sun
30Mon5:114.84:505.812:160.112:000.26:254:51Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue5:494.75:295.81:020.212:410.26:264:50Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 12:43 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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