Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fire Island Light, NY

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fire Island Light, NY.
Next low tide : 9:25 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 03m at 2:29 pm (0.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8515014
Common Questions About Tides

Fire Island Light, NY Tides - Nov 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:371.010:040.84:06-0.14:47-0.17:235:49Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:250.910:550.84:54-0.15:36-0.17:245:48Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:150.911:490.85:400.06:240.07:255:47Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:070.86:260.07:130.07:265:46Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:460.71:010.87:130.18:060.17:275:45Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon1:430.71:570.78:050.19:050.17:295:44Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:380.72:500.79:060.210:070.17:305:42Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:310.63:420.710:120.211:040.17:315:41Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:240.64:350.711:140.211:540.17:325:40Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:170.75:290.712:080.27:335:39Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:090.76:220.712:380.112:570.17:355:38Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:550.77:080.71:190.11:410.17:365:38Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:370.87:500.71:580.12:250.17:375:37Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue8:140.88:280.72:360.03:080.07:385:36New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:490.89:050.73:150.03:510.07:395:35New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:230.89:410.73:540.04:330.07:405:34New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:570.810:190.74:320.05:140.07:425:33New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:330.811:000.75:100.15:540.07:435:33Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:140.811:490.65:480.16:360.07:445:32Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:050.86:280.17:220.07:455:31Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:470.61:040.87:160.18:170.17:465:31First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:490.62:070.88:190.19:200.17:475:30First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:490.73:080.79:370.110:260.07:485:29First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:490.74:090.710:530.111:260.07:505:29First Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:500.75:130.711:590.07:515:28Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:520.86:160.812:220.012:590.07:525:28Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:500.87:140.81:14-0.11:540.07:535:27Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:420.98:060.82:03-0.12:47-0.17:545:27Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:300.98:560.82:53-0.13:39-0.17:555:27Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:170.99:450.83:42-0.14:30-0.17:565:26Full Moon30Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8515014)

Common Questions About Fire Island Light, NY Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Fire Island Light, NY today?

Slack tide in Fire Island Light, NY is approximately 5:57 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 Fire Island Light, NY?

Fire Island Light, NY is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 Fire Island Light, 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 Fire Island Light, NY?

Tide predictions for Fire Island Light, 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 Fire Island Light, NY?

Tide data for Fire Island Light, NY is sourced from NOAA Station #8515014. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8515014.

What is the moon phase in Fire Island Light, NY tonight?

Tonight the moon over Fire Island Light, NY is First Quarter (46% illuminated). This places Fire Island Light, 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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