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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY.
Next low tide : in 4h 21m at 1:28 pm (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1922

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:525.51:016.27:430.28:15-0.37:204:38Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:375.31:445.98:200.58:510.07:204:39Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue2:235.22:285.58:580.99:270.37:204:40Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed3:075.13:115.39:401.210:070.57:204:41First Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:495.13:545.010:351.510:560.77:204:41First Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:285.14:384.911:451.611:520.87:204:42First Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:105.25:284.812:501.47:204:43First Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:595.46:294.812:500.71:491.07:204:44Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:575.77:344.91:450.42:420.57:194:45Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:566.28:325.32:380.03:33-0.17:194:46Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:486.79:225.73:29-0.44:23-0.77:194:47Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:367.210:106.04:20-0.95:13-1.37:194:48Full Moon12Thu
13Fri10:237.510:596.35:13-1.36:02-1.77:184:49Full Moon13Fri
14Sat11:127.611:506.56:05-1.66:50-2.07:184:51Full Moon14Sat
15Sun12:047.56:56-1.77:37-2.17:184:52Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:446.612:587.27:46-1.68:24-2.07:174:53Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:416.61:566.98:38-1.39:14-1.67:174:54Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed2:406.62:566.59:35-0.810:09-1.27:164:55Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:386.53:546.010:38-0.311:09-0.87:164:56Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:336.34:515.611:460.07:154:57Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:306.25:515.312:11-0.412:520.17:154:59Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:306.16:555.11:11-0.21:530.07:145:00Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:316.17:585.12:08-0.22:48-0.17:135:01Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue8:276.28:535.33:00-0.23:39-0.37:135:02Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed9:156.49:405.43:49-0.24:27-0.57:125:03Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu9:596.510:235.64:35-0.35:12-0.77:115:05New Moon26Thu
27Fri10:396.511:035.65:20-0.45:54-0.87:105:06New Moon27Fri
28Sat11:186.511:435.66:02-0.46:33-0.87:105:07New Moon28Sat
29Sun11:566.36:42-0.37:10-0.87:095:08New Moon29Sun
30Mon12:215.612:336.17:20-0.27:44-0.67:085:09Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue1:005.51:105.87:550.18:16-0.47:075:11Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 4:10 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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