Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fire Island Light, NY

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fire Island Light, NY.
Next low tide : in 29m at 12:41 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 6:23 pm (0.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8515014
Common Questions About Tides

Fire Island Light, NY Tides - Oct 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:360.72:540.79:080.210:100.26:496:35Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:290.73:470.710:110.211:100.26:506:34Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:230.74:410.711:120.26:516:32Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:190.75:370.712:030.112:070.26:526:30Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:140.76:290.712:490.112:560.26:536:29Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:020.77:160.81:320.11:410.16:546:27Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:450.87:560.82:120.12:250.16:556:25Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:230.88:340.82:510.13:080.16:566:24New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:590.89:090.83:300.03:500.16:576:22New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:330.89:440.84:080.04:320.06:586:21New Moon10Tue
11Wed10:060.810:190.74:440.05:120.06:596:19New Moon11Wed
12Thu10:400.810:570.75:190.15:520.07:006:18Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:190.811:420.75:540.16:320.17:016:16Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:070.86:310.17:180.17:026:14Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:370.71:040.87:140.18:130.17:036:13First Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:400.72:070.88:120.19:210.17:056:11First Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:440.73:090.89:300.110:320.17:066:10First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:470.74:130.810:490.111:360.17:076:08First Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:520.75:190.811:570.17:086:07Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:560.86:220.812:330.012:570.07:096:05Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:550.97:190.91:250.01:530.07:106:04Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:480.98:110.92:15-0.12:46-0.17:116:03Full Moon22Sun
23Mon8:360.98:590.93:04-0.13:38-0.17:126:01Full Moon23Mon
24Tue9:230.99:470.93:52-0.14:29-0.17:136:00Full Moon24Tue
25Wed10:080.910:350.84:38-0.15:17-0.17:155:58Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu10:550.911:250.85:230.06:030.07:165:57Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:420.86:060.06:480.07:175:56Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:180.712:330.86:480.17:350.17:185:54Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun1:120.712:250.76:330.17:280.16:194:53Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:060.71:170.77:260.28:260.16:204:52Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue1:590.62:080.78:280.29:260.26:214:51Third Quarter31Tue
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 3:32 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 13% 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 Waning Crescent (13% 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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