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 4h 48m 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 - Jun 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:180.72:590.79:150.19:480.25:238:17Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:050.73:440.710:090.110:540.25:238:18Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:560.64:320.711:030.111:540.25:238:18Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:530.65:270.811:550.15:228:19Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue5:550.76:220.812:490.112:460.15:228:20Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed6:550.77:160.91:420.01:370.05:228:20Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu7:490.78:060.92:340.02:290.05:218:21New Moon7Thu
8Fri8:410.88:561.03:270.03:230.05:218:22New Moon8Fri
9Sat9:330.89:471.04:20-0.14:180.05:218:22New Moon9Sat
10Sun10:270.810:400.95:11-0.15:120.05:218:23Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon11:240.811:360.96:00-0.16:040.05:218:23Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:220.86:50-0.16:580.05:218:24Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:350.91:210.87:41-0.17:550.05:218:24Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu1:330.82:180.88:350.08:590.15:218:25First Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:290.83:120.89:330.010:060.15:218:25First Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:230.74:050.810:310.011:100.15:218:25First Quarter16Sat
17Sun4:180.74:590.811:260.05:218:26Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon5:160.75:540.812:080.112:170.15:218:26Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue6:150.76:460.81:010.11:050.15:218:26Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed7:090.77:330.81:500.11:510.15:218:27Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu7:570.78:160.82:360.12:350.15:218:27Full Moon21Thu
22Fri8:420.78:570.83:210.03:190.15:228:27Full Moon22Fri
23Sat9:240.79:360.84:050.04:030.15:228:27Full Moon23Sat
24Sun10:050.710:140.84:460.04:450.15:228:27Full Moon24Sun
25Mon10:460.710:520.85:240.05:250.15:238:27Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:270.711:300.76:000.06:020.15:238:27Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:090.76:350.16:390.25:238:27Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:090.712:510.77:090.17:180.25:248:27Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:510.71:330.77:440.18:030.25:248:27Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:360.72:150.78:240.19:010.25:258:27Third Quarter30Sat
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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