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 5h 22m 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 - Sep 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:380.71:050.87:140.17:580.16:197:25Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue1:290.71:540.87:560.18:540.26:207:24Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:220.62:430.78:460.29:590.26:217:22Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:140.63:340.79:450.211:030.26:227:20Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri4:080.64:280.710:500.26:237:19Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat5:080.65:270.712:010.211:50 AM0.26:247:17Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun6:080.66:240.712:510.212:430.26:257:15Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon7:000.77:130.81:350.11:310.26:267:14Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue7:450.77:540.82:170.12:160.16:277:12Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed8:240.78:310.82:560.13:000.16:287:10New Moon10Wed
11Thu9:000.89:050.83:350.13:430.16:297:09New Moon11Thu
12Fri9:340.89:390.84:110.04:250.16:307:07New Moon12Fri
13Sat10:070.810:140.84:460.05:060.16:317:05New Moon13Sat
14Sun10:420.810:520.75:200.05:460.16:327:04Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:210.811:350.75:530.16:270.16:337:02Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:070.86:270.17:130.16:347:00Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:280.71:030.87:070.18:100.16:356:59First Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:300.62:050.87:590.19:220.26:366:57First Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:360.63:100.89:150.210:390.16:376:55First Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:440.64:170.810:410.211:470.16:386:54First Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:540.75:260.811:540.16:396:52Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:040.76:310.812:450.112:570.16:406:50Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue7:040.87:270.91:370.01:540.06:416:49Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed7:560.88:160.92:260.02:470.06:426:47Full Moon24Wed
25Thu8:430.99:020.93:13-0.13:380.06:436:45Full Moon25Thu
26Fri9:270.99:470.93:58-0.14:270.06:446:43Full Moon26Fri
27Sat10:100.910:310.84:400.05:130.06:456:42Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun10:530.911:170.85:210.05:570.06:466:40Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon11:360.85:590.06:400.16:476:38Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:050.712:220.86:360.17:240.16:486:37Waning Gibbous30Tue
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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