Tides Today & Tomorrow in Gowanus Bay, NY

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Gowanus Bay, NY.
Next low tide : in 4h 44m at 9:20 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 3:20 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8517921
Common Questions About Tides

Gowanus Bay, NY Tides - Mar 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:414.87:594.71:46-0.12:07-0.36:295:47New Moon1Fri
2Sat8:154.88:314.72:26-0.22:42-0.36:285:48New Moon2Sat
3Sun8:484.68:594.73:03-0.23:14-0.36:265:49New Moon3Sun
4Mon9:194.59:264.73:38-0.13:44-0.26:255:50Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue9:524.39:574.64:110.04:120.06:235:51Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:304.110:374.64:450.24:430.16:225:52Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu11:184.011:284.65:260.35:210.36:205:53First Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:143.96:260.56:150.46:185:54First Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:264.61:153.97:470.57:380.56:175:56First Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:304.72:234.09:000.49:010.36:155:57First Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:434.73:374.210:030.110:100.06:145:58Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue4:004.94:454.710:59-0.311:10-0.46:125:59Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:085.25:435.211:51-0.66:106:00Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:045.56:345.612:07-0.712:42-0.96:096:01Full Moon14Thu
15Fri6:555.77:235.91:02-1.01:32-1.16:076:02Full Moon15Fri
16Sat7:445.78:126.01:55-1.12:20-1.26:056:03Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:345.69:015.92:45-1.23:07-1.16:046:04Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:255.39:525.73:34-1.03:52-0.86:026:05Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:195.010:455.44:22-0.74:38-0.56:016:06Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:154.611:395.15:11-0.45:260.05:596:07Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:114.36:060.06:200.45:576:08Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:334.71:064.17:070.47:230.75:566:09Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:264.52:003.98:100.68:280.95:546:11Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:214.32:583.99:090.69:280.95:526:12Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:214.23:574.010:030.510:210.75:516:13Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue4:204.34:524.210:500.411:090.55:496:14Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:124.45:384.511:330.311:550.35:476:15Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:564.66:184.712:130.15:466:16Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri6:364.76:534.912:380.212:530.05:446:17New Moon29Fri
30Sat7:124.87:265.11:200.01:31-0.15:426:18New Moon30Sat
31Sun7:474.87:555.12:01-0.12:08-0.15:416:19New Moon31Sun
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 12:20 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 32% 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 Third Quarter (32% 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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