Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fire Island Light, NY

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fire Island Light, NY.
Next low tide : in 2h 17m at 3:35 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 9:09 pm (0.9 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 - Sep 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:290.72:020.88:080.18:560.16:207:24First Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:230.72:530.89:030.110:020.26:217:22First Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:180.63:460.710:050.211:070.26:227:21First Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:140.64:420.711:080.26:237:19Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:150.65:410.712:050.212:060.26:247:18Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:150.66:370.712:550.212:570.26:257:16Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:070.77:240.81:400.11:440.26:267:14Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:510.78:050.82:210.12:280.16:277:13Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue8:300.78:430.83:010.13:110.16:287:11Full Moon9Tue
10Wed9:060.79:180.83:390.13:530.16:297:09Full Moon10Wed
11Thu9:400.89:520.84:160.04:330.16:307:08Full Moon11Thu
12Fri10:110.810:240.84:500.05:110.16:317:06Full Moon12Fri
13Sat10:410.810:580.75:220.15:480.16:327:04Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:130.811:360.75:520.16:240.16:337:02Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:510.86:220.17:040.16:347:01Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:220.712:390.86:560.17:530.26:356:59Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:190.61:370.87:400.19:020.26:366:57Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:220.62:410.88:430.210:220.26:376:56Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:270.63:480.810:090.211:340.16:386:54Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat4:360.64:590.811:290.16:396:52Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:470.76:090.812:340.112:360.16:406:51Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:500.87:100.91:280.01:350.06:416:49Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue7:440.88:020.92:180.02:310.06:426:47New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:340.98:510.93:06-0.13:250.06:436:46New Moon24Wed
25Thu9:210.99:380.93:53-0.14:17-0.16:446:44New Moon25Thu
26Fri10:080.910:250.94:39-0.15:060.06:456:42New Moon26Fri
27Sat10:550.911:140.85:23-0.15:540.06:466:41Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:430.96:050.06:400.06:476:39Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:060.712:330.86:460.17:280.16:486:37Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue1:000.71:260.87:300.18:220.16:496:36First Quarter30Tue
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 6:22 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 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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