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 4h 09m 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 - Oct 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:020.812:230.86:400.07:220.16:496:34Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:550.71:150.87:240.18:130.16:506:33Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:490.72:060.78:130.29:110.26:516:31Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:420.72:580.79:110.210:130.26:526:29Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:340.63:490.710:150.211:110.26:536:28Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:270.64:420.711:160.26:546:26Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:220.75:370.712:020.212:100.26:566:25Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:150.76:290.712:480.112:590.16:576:23Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:020.77:150.71:300.11:440.16:586:21Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:440.87:560.82:100.12:280.16:596:20New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:220.88:340.82:500.03:120.17:006:18New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:570.89:100.83:290.03:550.07:016:17New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:320.99:470.84:080.04:380.07:026:15New Moon13Sun
14Mon10:080.910:260.84:470.05:200.07:036:14Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:480.911:110.75:250.06:030.07:046:12Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:340.86:050.16:470.07:056:11Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:030.712:290.86:480.17:380.17:066:09Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:040.71:310.87:400.18:390.17:076:08First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:080.72:340.88:490.19:480.17:086:06First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:110.73:360.810:070.110:550.17:096:05First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:130.74:390.811:190.111:550.07:116:03Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:170.85:430.812:220.17:126:02Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:180.86:430.812:490.01:190.07:136:00Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:140.97:370.81:400.02:120.07:145:59Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri8:030.98:260.92:28-0.13:040.07:155:58Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:490.99:120.83:15-0.13:54-0.17:165:56Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:330.98:590.83:02-0.13:410.06:174:55Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:170.99:450.83:460.04:270.06:194:54Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue10:010.810:340.74:290.05:100.06:204:52Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:470.811:250.75:090.15:530.16:214:51Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu11:350.85:500.16:380.16:224:50Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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