Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fire Island Light, NY

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fire Island Light, NY.
Next low tide : in 2h 37m at 5:37 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 11:08 pm (0.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:35 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8515014
Common Questions About Tides

Fire Island Light, NY Tides - Sep 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:060.96:27-0.17:000.06:207:24Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:300.812:590.87:120.07:510.16:217:23Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue1:240.81:520.88:000.18:490.16:227:21Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:180.72:430.88:540.19:520.26:237:20Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:110.73:340.79:530.210:540.26:247:18Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:040.74:270.710:530.211:500.26:257:16Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:000.65:230.711:490.26:267:15Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:570.76:170.712:400.112:400.26:277:13Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:500.77:060.81:250.11:270.16:287:11Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue7:350.77:480.82:060.12:120.16:297:10Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed8:160.88:270.82:470.12:550.16:307:08New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:540.89:030.83:270.03:380.16:317:06New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:300.89:370.84:050.04:200.16:327:05New Moon13Fri
14Sat10:040.810:110.84:420.05:000.16:337:03New Moon14Sat
15Sun10:380.810:460.85:170.05:390.16:347:01Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:140.811:260.75:500.16:180.16:357:00Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:560.86:240.17:000.16:356:58Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:150.712:480.87:020.17:500.16:366:56Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu1:120.71:460.87:500.18:540.16:376:55First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:150.72:470.88:570.110:060.16:386:53First Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:180.73:500.810:170.111:150.16:396:51First Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:240.74:560.811:300.16:406:49Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:320.86:020.912:160.012:340.16:416:48Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:360.87:020.91:110.01:320.06:426:46Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed7:320.97:550.92:030.02:270.06:436:44Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:230.98:450.92:53-0.13:20-0.16:446:43Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:110.99:330.93:42-0.14:12-0.16:456:41Full Moon27Fri
28Sat9:580.910:220.94:29-0.15:02-0.16:466:39Full Moon28Sat
29Sun10:450.911:110.85:14-0.15:490.06:476:38Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:330.95:580.06:350.06:486:36Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 8:22 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 7% 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 Waxing Crescent (7% 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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