Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fire Island Light, NY

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fire Island Light, NY.
Next low tide : 3:35 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 47m at 8:52 am (0.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8515014
Common Questions About Tides

Fire Island Light, NY Tides - Jan 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:280.77:520.61:450.02:340.07:164:36New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:070.78:320.62:290.03:160.07:164:37New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:450.79:120.63:110.03:560.07:164:38New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:220.79:510.63:520.04:330.07:164:39Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:580.710:310.64:300.05:090.07:164:40Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:350.711:110.65:050.15:420.07:164:41Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:130.611:520.65:400.16:150.07:164:42Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:560.66:180.16:510.07:164:43Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:350.612:430.67:050.17:330.07:154:44First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:210.61:340.68:110.18:260.07:154:45First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:090.62:300.69:280.19:290.07:154:46First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:040.73:340.510:390.110:320.07:154:47Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:070.74:440.611:420.011:340.07:144:48Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:140.85:520.612:400.07:144:49Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:160.86:510.612:32-0.11:36-0.17:134:50Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:110.87:450.71:30-0.12:31-0.17:134:51Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:040.98:380.72:27-0.13:23-0.27:124:53Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:560.99:310.73:23-0.14:13-0.27:124:54Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:480.910:250.74:17-0.15:00-0.27:114:55Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:410.811:200.75:07-0.15:46-0.27:114:56Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:340.85:58-0.16:32-0.17:104:57Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:140.712:280.76:510.07:21-0.17:094:58Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:070.71:200.67:500.08:140.07:095:00Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:580.72:120.68:540.19:100.07:085:01Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:480.73:050.59:580.110:070.17:075:02Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:410.64:030.510:590.111:010.17:065:03Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:380.65:050.511:520.111:510.17:065:05Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:340.66:020.512:410.07:055:06Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:240.76:500.512:390.11:260.07:045:07Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:080.77:330.61:240.02:100.07:035:08New Moon30Thu
31Fri7:480.78:130.62:090.02:520.07:025:09New Moon31Fri
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 12:13 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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