Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gowanus Bay, NY

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Gowanus Bay, NY.
Next low tide : in 6m at 6:48 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:484.52:155.18:021.18:541.16:227:29First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:404.33:065.09:021.29:541.26:237:28First Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:354.24:014.910:011.310:481.16:247:26First Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:344.24:584.910:551.211:360.96:257:24Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:314.35:515.111:441.16:267:23Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:214.66:375.212:210.712:300.96:277:21Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed7:034.87:175.41:020.61:140.76:287:19Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:415.17:535.51:430.41:580.66:297:18Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:145.38:265.52:220.22:400.56:307:16Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:455.48:595.43:000.23:220.46:317:14Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:165.59:335.33:360.14:020.46:327:13Full Moon11Sun
12Mon9:485.610:115.14:110.24:420.46:337:11Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:275.610:575.04:460.25:230.56:347:09Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:155.611:534.85:220.36:100.66:357:08Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:125.56:050.57:110.86:367:06Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:564.71:155.57:020.78:230.96:377:04Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:004.62:205.58:190.89:340.76:387:03Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:054.73:275.59:370.710:370.56:397:01Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:144.94:385.610:450.511:330.26:406:59Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:215.25:445.711:450.36:416:58Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:205.66:405.912:26-0.112:410.06:426:56Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:126.07:306.01:16-0.31:34-0.26:436:54New Moon22Thu
23Fri7:596.28:176.02:04-0.42:26-0.36:446:53New Moon23Fri
24Sat8:456.39:035.82:51-0.43:15-0.36:456:51New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:306.28:505.62:36-0.33:03-0.25:465:49Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon9:166.09:395.23:19-0.13:480.05:475:47Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue10:045.710:304.94:000.24:330.35:485:46Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:545.411:254.64:410.65:200.75:495:44Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:465.25:251.06:131.05:505:42First Quarter29Thu
30Fri12:194.412:385.06:171.37:131.25:515:41First 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 9:58 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 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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