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 13m at 5:32 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:590.84:390.711:180.011:480.15:517:48Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri5:040.85:430.812:160.05:497:49Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:090.86:430.812:490.01:10-0.15:487:50Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:080.87:370.91:460.02:01-0.15:477:51Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon8:020.88:260.92:39-0.12:51-0.15:467:52New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:520.89:130.93:32-0.13:40-0.15:457:53New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:410.89:580.94:22-0.14:28-0.15:437:54New Moon7Wed
8Thu10:290.810:440.95:10-0.15:140.05:427:55Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri11:190.711:310.85:56-0.15:570.05:417:56Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:110.76:400.06:400.15:407:57Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:200.81:030.77:240.07:240.15:397:58Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon1:110.71:550.78:120.18:140.25:387:59First Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:010.72:450.79:050.19:130.25:378:00First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:500.73:340.710:010.110:160.25:368:01First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:390.64:240.710:550.111:160.25:358:02First Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:300.65:150.711:450.15:348:03Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat5:250.66:060.712:100.212:310.15:338:04Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:190.66:530.81:000.11:140.15:328:05Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon7:090.77:350.81:460.11:560.15:328:06Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:530.78:140.82:320.02:380.05:318:07Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:340.78:520.93:170.03:210.05:308:08Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:150.79:300.94:030.04:040.05:298:09Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:570.710:110.94:480.04:480.05:288:10Full Moon23Fri
24Sat10:420.710:560.95:310.05:320.05:288:11Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:330.711:480.86:150.06:170.05:278:12Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:290.77:010.07:060.15:268:12Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:450.81:280.77:520.08:040.15:268:13Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:450.82:270.78:500.09:140.15:258:14Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:440.83:240.89:520.010:260.15:258:15Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:430.84:220.810:540.011:330.15:248:16Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat4:430.85:220.811:510.05:248:16Waning Crescent31Sat
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 8:13 am — 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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