Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fire Island Light, NY

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fire Island Light, NY.
Next low tide : 3:35 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 10m at 8:52 am (0.8 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 - Apr 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:140.712:460.67:040.17:060.15:356:17Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:040.71:370.67:580.18:050.25:346:18Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:540.62:280.69:000.19:140.25:326:19Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:460.63:220.610:010.110:200.25:316:20Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:410.64:190.610:550.111:160.15:296:21Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri4:390.65:130.611:430.15:276:22Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat5:330.76:010.712:060.112:270.05:266:23Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:210.76:420.712:530.11:090.05:246:24Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:030.77:210.81:390.01:500.05:236:25New Moon9Mon
10Tue7:440.77:580.82:240.02:320.05:216:26New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:250.78:370.83:10-0.13:140.05:196:27New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:070.79:180.93:55-0.13:570.05:186:28New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:540.710:050.84:40-0.14:400.05:166:29Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:460.710:580.85:26-0.15:250.05:156:30Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:440.711:580.86:160.06:150.05:136:32Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:460.77:120.07:150.05:126:33First Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:010.81:470.78:180.08:280.15:106:34First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:030.82:470.79:250.09:420.15:096:35First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:050.73:490.710:280.010:490.15:076:36Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:080.74:510.811:240.011:480.05:066:37Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:110.75:480.812:150.05:046:38Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:080.76:380.812:420.01:030.05:036:39Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:580.87:230.91:330.01:480.05:016:40Full Moon23Mon
24Tue7:440.88:050.92:210.02:330.05:006:41Full Moon24Tue
25Wed8:270.78:460.93:080.03:160.04:596:42Full Moon25Wed
26Thu9:100.79:260.83:510.03:570.04:576:43Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:530.710:070.84:330.04:350.14:566:44Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:380.710:500.75:120.05:130.14:556:45Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:260.66:510.06:500.15:537:46Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:360.71:160.67:320.17:310.25:527:47Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 12:13 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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