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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Rockaway Beach (inside), NY.
Next low tide : 9:05 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 38m at 2:37 pm (5.4 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 - Apr 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:154.611:275.25:170.65:141.05:396:19Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri12:034.56:000.95:531.25:376:20Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat12:155.012:574.46:531.06:491.45:356:21Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:115.01:564.48:001.18:061.45:346:22Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:125.02:554.69:070.99:211.25:326:23Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:145.23:545.010:060.610:240.85:306:24Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed4:165.44:515.510:590.311:210.45:296:25Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu5:155.75:456.011:49-0.15:276:26Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri6:105.96:356.512:15-0.112:37-0.45:266:27New Moon9Fri
10Sat7:026.17:236.91:07-0.51:25-0.65:246:28New Moon10Sat
11Sun7:526.28:107.11:59-0.72:13-0.75:226:29New Moon11Sun
12Mon8:416.28:587.22:49-0.83:01-0.75:216:30New Moon12Mon
13Tue9:316.19:487.03:39-0.83:49-0.55:196:31Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed10:255.910:416.64:30-0.64:38-0.35:186:32Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu11:215.611:386.35:21-0.35:300.15:166:33Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:205.46:160.06:270.45:156:34First Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:365.91:205.37:170.37:300.75:136:36First Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:355.72:195.38:200.48:360.85:126:37First Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:335.53:165.49:210.49:390.85:106:38Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue3:315.44:125.610:150.310:350.65:096:39Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed4:275.35:045.811:030.211:260.45:076:40Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu5:205.45:526.011:470.15:066:41Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri6:095.46:366.212:130.212:290.15:046:42Full Moon23Fri
24Sat6:545.47:176.312:570.11:100.15:036:43Full Moon24Sat
25Sun8:365.48:556.31:400.12:500.26:027:44Full Moon25Sun
26Mon9:155.39:316.13:210.13:280.46:007:45Full Moon26Mon
27Tue9:535.210:066.04:010.14:060.65:597:46Full Moon27Tue
28Wed10:305.010:395.84:400.34:420.85:587:47Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu11:084.911:145.65:180.45:161.05:567:48Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri11:504.711:535.45:570.65:501.15:557:49Waning Gibbous30Fri
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 5:51 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 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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