Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:30 am (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 29m at 6:52 pm (6.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8517401
Common Questions About Tides

Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY Tides - Feb 1921

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:545.76:184.712:360.41:190.67:065:12Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:525.67:204.71:320.62:140.57:055:13Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu7:495.78:174.82:240.53:040.37:045:15Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri8:415.99:065.03:120.43:500.17:035:16Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat9:256.19:495.33:580.24:34-0.27:025:17Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:056.210:285.54:420.05:15-0.47:005:18New Moon6Sun
7Mon10:436.311:055.65:24-0.25:55-0.66:595:20New Moon7Mon
8Tue11:186.311:405.76:05-0.36:32-0.76:585:21New Moon8Tue
9Wed11:516.26:43-0.37:07-0.76:575:22New Moon9Wed
10Thu12:115.712:226.07:19-0.27:39-0.76:565:23Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:415.712:545.87:54-0.18:09-0.56:555:25Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:125.71:305.68:280.18:40-0.36:535:26Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun1:505.72:155.49:060.39:15-0.16:525:27Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon2:365.83:085.29:570.610:020.16:515:28First Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:305.94:065.111:130.711:100.36:505:29First Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:296.05:105.112:320.66:485:31First Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:366.16:235.212:310.21:400.26:475:32Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:526.37:385.51:43-0.12:40-0.36:465:33Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:046.78:426.02:46-0.63:36-1.06:445:34Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:047.19:376.63:44-1.14:29-1.56:435:35Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon9:577.410:287.04:40-1.65:20-1.96:415:37Full Moon21Mon
22Tue10:487.511:187.25:34-1.96:09-2.26:405:38Full Moon22Tue
23Wed11:377.46:26-2.06:56-2.26:395:39Full Moon23Wed
24Thu12:077.212:277.17:15-1.97:41-1.96:375:40Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:587.11:196.78:02-1.58:26-1.46:365:41Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:496.82:126.28:50-0.99:11-0.76:345:42Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun2:416.43:055.79:41-0.210:010.06:335:44Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:336.13:585.310:390.410:570.66:315:45Third Quarter28Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8517401)

Common Questions About Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY today?

Slack tide in Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY is approximately 10:41 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 Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY?

Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 Hell Gate, Wards Island, 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 Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY?

Tide predictions for Hell Gate, Wards Island, 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 Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY?

Tide data for Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY is sourced from NOAA Station #8517401. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8517401.

What is the moon phase in Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY tonight?

Tonight the moon over Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY is First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Hell Gate, Wards Island, 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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