Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fire Island Light, NY

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fire Island Light, NY.
Next low tide : 5:37 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 01m at 10:55 am (0.8 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 - Mar 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:370.712:580.67:340.17:350.16:265:44Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:320.71:570.68:460.18:510.16:245:45Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:320.73:020.610:000.110:100.06:235:46Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:380.74:130.611:060.011:180.06:215:47Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed4:480.75:220.712:050.06:195:48Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:530.86:230.712:19-0.112:59-0.16:185:49Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:490.87:160.81:16-0.11:52-0.26:165:50New Moon7Fri
8Sat7:410.98:070.82:12-0.22:43-0.26:155:52New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:320.98:570.93:06-0.23:32-0.26:135:53New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:220.99:470.93:58-0.24:19-0.26:115:54Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:130.810:380.84:48-0.25:05-0.26:105:55Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:050.811:300.85:36-0.15:50-0.16:085:56Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:000.76:26-0.16:37-0.16:075:57Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:240.712:550.77:210.07:300.06:055:58First Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:180.71:490.68:220.08:290.16:035:59First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:110.72:440.69:270.19:330.16:026:00First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:050.63:400.610:290.110:340.16:006:01First Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:030.64:390.611:230.111:280.15:586:02Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:010.65:350.612:100.15:576:03Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:540.76:230.712:170.112:530.05:556:04Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:400.77:050.71:030.01:340.05:536:06Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:200.77:440.71:460.02:140.05:526:07Full Moon22Sat
23Sun7:570.78:200.72:290.02:530.05:506:08Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:320.78:540.73:100.03:300.05:496:09Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:060.79:270.73:500.04:050.05:476:10Full Moon25Tue
26Wed9:400.79:590.74:280.04:370.05:456:11Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu10:150.710:350.75:040.05:090.05:446:12Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:560.611:170.75:410.05:420.05:426:13Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat11:450.66:230.06:210.15:406:14Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:090.712:430.67:150.17:140.15:396:15Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:090.71:440.68:230.18:310.15:376:16Third Quarter31Mon
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 2:16 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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