Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fire Island Light, NY

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fire Island Light, NY.
Next low tide : 6:04 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 06m at 11:19 am (0.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8515014
Common Questions About Tides

Fire Island Light, NY Tides - Oct 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:130.86:350.912:430.01:060.05:495:35Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:030.97:240.91:31-0.11:590.05:505:33Full Moon2Thu
3Fri7:510.98:120.92:19-0.12:520.05:515:32Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:360.98:590.93:05-0.13:420.05:525:30Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:220.99:470.83:50-0.14:300.05:535:28Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:080.910:380.84:330.05:160.05:545:27Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:560.811:310.75:150.06:030.15:555:25Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:490.85:580.16:530.15:565:24Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:280.712:430.76:450.27:510.25:575:22Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:240.61:380.77:420.28:560.25:585:20Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:180.62:310.78:500.29:580.25:595:19Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:120.63:250.79:570.210:510.26:005:17Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:080.64:210.710:550.211:360.16:025:16Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:020.75:140.711:450.26:035:14Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:490.76:010.712:160.112:300.16:045:13Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:310.86:410.712:540.11:140.16:055:11Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:070.87:190.71:320.11:570.16:065:10New Moon17Fri
18Sat7:410.87:550.72:090.12:390.16:075:08New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:140.88:300.72:460.13:220.06:085:07New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:480.99:070.73:230.14:040.06:095:05New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:240.89:480.74:000.14:460.06:105:04Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:070.810:370.74:380.15:290.16:115:02Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:590.811:370.65:180.16:180.16:135:01Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:010.86:070.17:160.16:145:00First Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:440.61:070.87:100.28:250.16:154:58First Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:490.72:110.88:320.29:330.16:164:57First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:510.73:140.89:510.110:330.16:174:56First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:540.74:170.810:590.111:270.06:184:54Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:560.85:190.811:580.06:194:53Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:520.96:140.812:170.012:520.06:214:52Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri6:420.97:040.81:04-0.11:430.06:224:50Full Moon31Fri
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 2:41 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 11% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated). This places Fire Island Light, NY in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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