Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fire Island Light, NY

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fire Island Light, NY.
Next low tide : in 7m at 3:35 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 9:09 pm (0.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8515014
Common Questions About Tides

Fire Island Light, NY Tides - May 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:510.75:320.712:060.05:527:47Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:500.76:260.812:310.112:530.05:507:48Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:450.77:140.81:210.11:370.05:497:49Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:330.77:560.82:080.02:180.05:487:50Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:150.78:350.82:520.02:580.05:477:52Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:560.79:120.83:350.03:380.05:457:53Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:350.79:480.84:170.04:170.15:447:54Full Moon7Sat
8Sun10:140.710:240.84:570.04:550.15:437:55Full Moon8Sun
9Mon10:540.611:000.85:350.05:310.15:427:56Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:350.611:380.76:120.06:060.15:417:57Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:190.66:490.16:410.25:407:58Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:190.71:070.67:280.17:200.25:397:59Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:060.71:550.68:110.18:090.25:388:00Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:570.72:430.69:040.19:190.25:378:01Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:490.73:310.710:020.110:340.25:368:02Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:440.74:240.711:000.111:400.15:358:03Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:440.75:220.811:540.15:348:03Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:480.76:200.812:390.112:460.05:338:04Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:500.77:150.91:350.01:370.05:328:05Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:460.88:060.92:290.02:290.05:318:06New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:390.88:571.03:24-0.13:23-0.15:318:07New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:320.89:491.04:18-0.14:18-0.15:308:08New Moon22Sun
23Mon10:270.810:430.95:11-0.15:11-0.15:298:09Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:250.811:390.96:02-0.16:040.05:288:10Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:240.86:53-0.16:570.05:288:11Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:380.91:240.87:450.07:540.15:278:12Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri1:370.82:210.88:420.08:580.15:268:12First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:330.83:150.89:400.010:040.15:268:13First Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:260.74:070.810:370.111:070.15:258:14First Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:190.74:590.811:290.15:258:15Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue5:140.75:510.812:040.112:170.15:248:16Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 6:22 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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