Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gowanus Bay, NY

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Gowanus Bay, NY.
Next low tide : 7:30 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 00m at 1:09 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8517921
Common Questions About Tides

Gowanus Bay, NY Tides - Jul 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:485.511:595.75:41-0.75:550.05:288:31Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:455.56:32-0.56:530.35:288:30Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:575.41:395.57:26-0.27:550.55:298:30First Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:515.02:315.48:230.18:590.75:298:30First Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:444.73:225.39:190.310:010.75:308:30First Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:394.44:155.210:140.510:570.75:318:30Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:374.35:105.211:040.611:490.65:318:29Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri5:364.26:015.311:520.65:328:29Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:284.36:475.412:370.512:380.75:328:29Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun7:154.47:295.51:220.41:220.65:338:28Full Moon10Sun
11Mon7:574.58:095.52:060.32:070.65:348:28Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:384.68:465.52:480.22:500.65:358:27Full Moon12Tue
13Wed9:184.69:225.43:280.13:310.65:358:27Full Moon13Wed
14Thu9:584.69:575.24:060.14:100.75:368:26Full Moon14Thu
15Fri10:364.610:315.14:410.14:460.85:378:26Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:134.611:064.95:130.25:210.95:388:25Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:494.711:464.85:450.35:581.05:388:25Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:284.86:170.46:431.05:398:24Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:334.61:114.96:560.57:471.15:408:23Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:254.51:595.17:470.69:031.05:418:23Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:204.52:525.38:530.610:120.85:428:22Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:234.43:545.510:020.511:140.55:438:21Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:354.55:045.811:070.35:438:20Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:464.76:096.012:110.212:070.15:448:19Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:485.17:076.31:06-0.21:06-0.25:458:19New Moon25Mon
26Tue7:435.48:006.42:00-0.52:03-0.35:468:18New Moon26Tue
27Wed8:375.78:526.42:52-0.72:59-0.45:478:17New Moon27Wed
28Thu9:315.89:456.33:42-0.83:53-0.45:488:16New Moon28Thu
29Fri10:265.810:396.04:29-0.84:44-0.35:498:15Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:215.811:355.65:16-0.65:350.05:508:14Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun12:165.76:03-0.46:280.35:518:13Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 4:19 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (36% illuminated). This places Gowanus Bay, NY in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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