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 3h 56m 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 - Jun 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:344.62:384.58:390.79:021.25:278:20First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:274.53:264.89:330.610:100.95:268:21First Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:264.54:195.210:260.411:110.65:268:21Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun4:324.55:175.611:170.35:258:22Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:394.66:126.012:080.212:090.15:258:23Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:404.77:056.31:03-0.11:02-0.15:258:23Full Moon6Tue
7Wed7:354.97:576.51:59-0.41:58-0.25:258:24Full Moon7Wed
8Thu8:305.08:506.42:53-0.52:54-0.25:248:25Full Moon8Thu
9Fri9:285.09:466.33:46-0.63:50-0.25:248:25Full Moon9Fri
10Sat10:295.010:456.04:38-0.64:430.05:248:26Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:315.011:465.75:28-0.55:370.25:248:26Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:335.06:20-0.36:350.55:248:27Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:455.41:295.07:14-0.17:380.75:248:27Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:405.12:215.08:110.18:440.85:248:28Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:324.83:115.09:060.39:470.95:248:28Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:244.54:025.09:580.410:440.85:248:28Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:194.34:535.110:460.511:360.75:248:29Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:164.25:435.211:310.65:248:29Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:094.26:285.312:240.612:140.75:248:29Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:574.27:095.31:100.512:560.75:248:30Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed7:414.37:475.41:540.41:390.75:248:30New Moon21Wed
22Thu8:234.38:245.42:380.32:230.75:258:30New Moon22Thu
23Fri9:054.38:595.33:200.33:050.75:258:30New Moon23Fri
24Sat9:474.39:335.24:000.23:450.85:258:30New Moon24Sat
25Sun10:304.310:065.14:370.34:230.85:258:31Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:134.310:425.05:120.34:590.95:268:31Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue11:554.311:244.95:470.45:370.95:268:31Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:364.56:220.46:211.05:278:31Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:124.81:184.77:000.57:181.15:278:31First Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:034.72:014.97:470.58:301.05:278:31First Quarter30Fri
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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