Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fire Island Light, NY

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fire Island Light, NY.
Next low tide : in 2h 20m at 11:35 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 5:13 pm (0.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8515014
Common Questions About Tides

Fire Island Light, NY Tides - Nov 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:451.08:110.92:15-0.12:54-0.16:224:50Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:331.09:020.93:04-0.13:47-0.16:234:49Full Moon2Sat
3Sun9:231.09:550.83:53-0.14:38-0.16:244:48Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:160.910:530.84:43-0.15:30-0.16:264:46Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue11:140.911:550.75:330.06:240.06:274:45Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:150.86:260.07:230.06:284:44Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:570.71:150.87:280.18:290.16:294:43Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:570.72:130.88:370.19:340.16:304:42Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:540.73:100.79:460.110:320.16:314:41Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:520.74:080.710:470.111:220.16:334:40Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:480.75:040.711:400.16:344:39Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:390.75:540.712:070.012:280.16:354:38Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:230.86:380.712:470.01:110.16:364:37Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:030.87:180.71:250.01:540.06:374:36New Moon14Thu
15Fri7:400.87:560.72:030.02:360.06:394:35New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:150.88:330.72:410.03:170.06:404:35New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:490.89:100.73:190.13:570.06:414:34New Moon17Sun
18Mon9:230.89:470.63:550.14:350.06:424:33Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue9:560.810:260.64:300.15:120.16:434:32Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:320.711:100.65:030.15:500.16:444:32Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:150.75:370.16:310.16:454:31Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:010.612:070.76:160.27:210.16:474:30First Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:560.61:040.77:110.28:210.16:484:30First Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:500.62:020.78:300.29:240.16:494:29First Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:450.63:020.79:480.110:230.06:504:29First Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:430.74:050.710:540.111:170.06:514:28Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed4:440.85:080.711:530.06:524:28Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:410.86:070.812:08-0.112:490.06:534:27Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri6:350.97:010.812:58-0.11:43-0.16:544:27Full Moon29Fri
30Sat7:250.97:530.81:49-0.12:38-0.16:554:27Full Moon30Sat
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 2:24 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (22% illuminated). This places Fire Island Light, NY in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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