Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fire Island Light, NY

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fire Island Light, NY.
Next low tide : 9:16 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 36m at 2:07 pm (0.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8515014
Common Questions About Tides

Fire Island Light, NY Tides - May 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:290.78:510.93:130.03:190.05:517:48Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:140.79:350.94:03-0.14:050.05:507:49Full Moon2Fri
3Sat10:020.710:220.94:53-0.14:530.05:487:50Full Moon3Sat
4Sun10:540.711:150.95:42-0.15:410.05:477:51Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:520.76:32-0.16:310.05:467:52Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:130.912:560.77:250.07:270.15:457:53Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed1:170.82:000.78:240.08:330.15:447:54Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:190.83:010.79:300.09:480.15:427:55Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:190.84:000.710:340.011:000.15:417:56Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:180.74:590.711:320.05:407:57Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:180.75:570.812:030.112:240.05:397:58Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:160.76:490.812:590.11:100.05:387:59Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue7:090.77:350.81:490.01:530.05:378:00Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed7:560.78:150.82:360.02:340.05:368:01New Moon14Wed
15Thu8:390.78:530.83:210.03:150.05:358:02New Moon15Thu
16Fri9:200.79:300.84:050.03:560.15:348:03New Moon16Fri
17Sat10:020.710:060.84:470.04:350.15:338:04New Moon17Sat
18Sun10:440.610:430.85:270.05:140.15:338:05Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon11:280.611:210.76:050.15:510.15:328:06Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:160.66:420.16:280.25:318:07Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:030.71:050.67:210.17:070.25:308:08Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:490.71:550.68:050.17:530.25:298:09First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:380.72:420.68:550.18:540.25:298:10First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:280.73:270.69:500.110:050.25:288:10First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:180.74:140.710:450.111:110.25:278:11First Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:120.75:050.711:350.15:278:12Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:120.75:580.812:100.112:230.15:268:13Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:140.76:490.81:050.11:100.05:258:14Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu7:110.77:390.91:580.01:580.05:258:15Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri8:040.78:270.92:510.02:480.05:248:15Full Moon30Fri
31Sat8:560.79:171.03:440.03:420.05:248:16Full Moon31Sat
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 5:41 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (55% illuminated). This places Fire Island Light, NY in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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