Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gowanus Bay, NY

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Gowanus Bay, NY.
Next low tide : in 1h 14m at 7:35 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 1:56 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8517921
Common Questions About Tides

Gowanus Bay, NY Tides - Jul 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:124.06:305.312:240.712:180.85:288:30Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:594.17:115.51:110.51:030.75:298:30Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:424.37:495.61:560.31:490.65:298:30Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:224.58:275.82:410.12:360.55:308:30Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:024.69:075.83:25-0.13:220.45:308:30Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:454.79:515.74:06-0.24:070.35:318:29Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:314.910:395.64:47-0.34:530.35:318:29Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:235.011:325.45:27-0.35:410.45:328:29Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:175.26:11-0.26:360.55:338:28Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:295.21:115.46:59-0.17:410.65:338:28Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:265.02:055.57:550.18:510.65:348:28Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:234.83:005.68:570.29:590.65:358:27Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:244.64:015.610:000.211:020.45:368:27Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:324.55:065.711:000.25:368:26Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:404.66:075.812:000.211:58 AM0.25:378:26Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:414.87:025.912:540.012:530.25:388:25Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:354.97:515.91:47-0.11:460.15:398:24New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:245.08:375.92:37-0.22:380.25:408:24New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:135.19:225.73:24-0.33:260.25:408:23New Moon19Sun
20Mon10:005.110:075.54:07-0.24:110.35:418:22Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:475.010:525.24:48-0.14:540.55:428:22Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:345.011:384.95:260.15:360.75:438:21Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:214.96:030.36:200.95:448:20Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:244.61:054.96:400.67:091.25:458:19First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:094.41:484.87:210.98:061.35:468:18First Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:544.12:304.88:081.09:081.45:478:17First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:393.93:154.89:031.210:071.35:488:16First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:313.84:064.810:001.211:021.15:488:15Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:333.85:025.010:541.111:530.95:498:14Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:364.05:555.211:461.05:508:13Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri6:284.26:425.512:400.612:350.85:518:12Waxing Gibbous31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8517921)

Common Questions About Gowanus Bay, NY Tides

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

Slack tide in Gowanus Bay, NY is approximately 10:45 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 Gowanus Bay, NY?

Gowanus Bay, NY is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 (46% 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA