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 2h 28m at 3:31 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:470.64:170.810:410.111:560.15:498:08Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu4:540.75:240.811:500.15:508:07Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:050.76:310.912:560.112:530.05:518:06Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:090.77:310.91:520.01:520.05:528:05Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:060.88:251.02:460.02:500.05:538:03New Moon5Sun
6Mon8:590.89:171.03:38-0.13:47-0.15:548:02New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:510.910:070.94:29-0.14:41-0.15:558:01New Moon7Tue
8Wed10:430.910:580.95:17-0.15:33-0.15:568:00Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu11:360.911:510.96:03-0.16:230.05:577:59Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:290.96:48-0.17:130.05:587:57Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:450.81:220.87:340.08:070.15:597:56First Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:390.72:140.88:240.19:060.16:007:55First Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:320.73:050.89:190.110:090.26:017:53First Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:240.63:560.810:180.111:110.26:027:52First Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:190.64:500.711:160.26:037:51Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:170.65:460.712:070.212:100.26:047:49Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:150.66:400.812:570.11:000.16:057:48Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:070.77:270.81:420.11:460.16:067:46Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:530.78:090.82:240.12:310.16:077:45Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:330.78:470.83:050.13:140.16:087:43Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:100.79:230.83:450.03:570.16:097:42Full Moon21Tue
22Wed9:460.89:570.84:230.04:380.16:107:40Full Moon22Wed
23Thu10:190.810:310.84:590.05:170.16:117:39Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:520.811:070.75:320.05:540.16:127:37Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:270.811:460.76:040.06:310.16:137:36Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:080.86:370.17:120.16:147:34Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:330.712:570.87:130.18:030.16:157:33Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:290.71:540.88:000.19:120.26:167:31Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:300.72:540.89:050.110:280.26:177:30Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:330.73:580.810:230.111:370.16:187:28Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri4:400.75:070.811:360.16:197:27Waning Crescent31Fri
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 6:11 am — 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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