Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gowanus Bay, NY

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Gowanus Bay, NY.
Next low tide : 9:34 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4m at 2:44 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8517921
Common Questions About Tides

Gowanus Bay, NY Tides - Jan 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:414.75:320.26:04-0.27:204:39Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:194.412:314.46:290.56:540.17:204:40First Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:074.31:204.17:320.77:460.37:204:41First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:534.32:093.88:340.78:380.47:204:42First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:424.23:043.69:320.79:280.57:204:42First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:354.34:033.510:250.610:150.57:204:43Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:294.44:593.511:130.411:010.47:204:44Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:194.55:493.711:590.311:460.37:194:45Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:024.76:323.812:440.17:194:46Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:414.87:133.912:310.21:27-0.17:194:47Full Moon10Tue
11Wed7:164.97:514.01:140.12:08-0.27:194:48Full Moon11Wed
12Thu7:505.08:284.01:570.02:47-0.37:194:49Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:235.09:054.12:380.03:24-0.47:184:51Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:584.99:444.23:16-0.13:59-0.47:184:52Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:374.810:264.33:55-0.14:33-0.37:184:53Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:234.611:134.44:360.05:09-0.37:174:54Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:144.45:250.15:51-0.17:174:55Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:044.612:104.26:270.36:450.07:164:56Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:574.71:104.07:440.37:530.17:164:57Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:554.82:153.88:580.39:040.07:154:58Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:014.93:313.810:050.110:10-0.17:145:00Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun4:135.04:473.911:06-0.211:10-0.37:145:01Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:195.35:504.212:03-0.57:135:02Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:155.56:454.512:08-0.512:56-0.77:125:03New Moon24Tue
25Wed7:075.67:364.71:04-0.61:47-0.97:125:04New Moon25Wed
26Thu7:555.68:254.81:56-0.72:35-1.07:115:06New Moon26Thu
27Fri8:435.59:144.82:46-0.73:19-1.07:105:07New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:305.210:024.73:32-0.54:00-0.87:095:08Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:174.910:494.64:16-0.34:40-0.67:085:09Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:054.511:364.45:010.05:19-0.27:085:10Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue11:534.15:490.36:000.17:075:12First Quarter31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8517921)

Common Questions About Gowanus Bay, NY Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Gowanus Bay, NY today?

Slack tide in Gowanus Bay, NY is approximately 6:09 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 Gowanus Bay, NY?

Gowanus Bay, NY is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

What datum are Gowanus Bay, 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 Gowanus Bay, NY?

Tide predictions for Gowanus Bay, 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 Gowanus Bay, NY?

Tide data for Gowanus Bay, NY is sourced from NOAA Station #8517921. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8517921.

What is the moon phase in Gowanus Bay, NY tonight?

Tonight the moon over Gowanus Bay, NY is First Quarter (55% illuminated). This places Gowanus Bay, NY in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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