Tides Today & Tomorrow in Rockaway Beach (inside), NY

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Rockaway Beach (inside), NY.
Next low tide : in 4h 41m at 9:05 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:00 am (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8517137
Common Questions About Tides

Rockaway Beach (inside), NY Tides - Oct 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:477.28:126.71:49-0.72:19-0.65:515:38Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:347.39:016.52:36-0.73:09-0.55:525:36Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat9:237.29:526.13:23-0.64:00-0.35:535:34Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:146.810:475.84:11-0.34:520.05:545:33Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:096.511:465.45:010.05:460.45:555:31Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:086.15:550.46:460.75:565:29Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:475.21:085.86:550.87:530.95:575:28Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:495.12:085.68:011.08:590.95:585:26Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:485.13:065.69:061.09:570.76:005:25Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat3:465.34:035.610:050.910:460.56:015:23Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun4:405.54:555.610:570.711:290.36:025:21Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:295.85:445.711:440.56:035:20Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:146.06:285.712:100.212:280.36:045:18New Moon13Tue
14Wed6:546.27:085.712:490.11:100.26:055:17New Moon14Wed
15Thu7:326.27:465.61:270.11:510.26:065:15New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:076.28:225.52:040.32:310.36:075:14New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:416.08:575.32:400.43:100.46:085:12Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun9:135.99:325.03:150.63:480.66:095:11Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon9:465.710:094.83:480.84:260.86:105:09Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:225.510:534.64:201.05:070.96:115:08Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:085.411:494.54:541.25:551.16:125:06First Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:065.45:371.36:551.16:145:05First Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:514.51:105.46:441.48:021.06:155:04First Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:534.72:145.58:071.39:070.76:165:02First Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:545.13:165.79:221.010:030.46:175:01Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:535.64:175.910:250.510:55-0.16:184:59Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:506.15:166.111:220.011:45-0.46:194:58Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:446.76:116.312:16-0.46:204:57Full Moon28Wed
29Thu6:357.17:036.412:33-0.71:09-0.66:224:56Full Moon29Thu
30Fri7:247.37:536.41:22-0.82:01-0.76:234:54Full Moon30Fri
31Sat8:137.38:436.22:12-0.82:52-0.76:244:53Full Moon31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8517137)

Common Questions About Rockaway Beach (inside), NY Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Rockaway Beach (inside), NY today?

Slack tide in Rockaway Beach (inside), NY is approximately 12:02 am — 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 Rockaway Beach (inside), NY?

Rockaway Beach (inside), 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 Rockaway Beach (inside), 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 Rockaway Beach (inside), NY?

Tide predictions for Rockaway Beach (inside), 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 Rockaway Beach (inside), NY?

Tide data for Rockaway Beach (inside), NY is sourced from NOAA Station #8517137. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8517137.

What is the moon phase in Rockaway Beach (inside), NY tonight?

Tonight the moon over Rockaway Beach (inside), NY is First Quarter (55% illuminated). This places Rockaway Beach (inside), 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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