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 : 1:28 pm (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 43m at 6:25 am (5.1 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 - Sep 1922

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:075.98:356.93:001.03:131.26:217:29Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:066.19:287.03:520.84:041.16:227:28Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun9:576.310:147.14:390.74:511.06:237:26Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:406.510:567.25:230.55:370.96:247:24Full Moon4Mon
5Tue11:206.711:347.26:050.46:200.86:257:23Full Moon5Tue
6Wed11:586.86:450.37:020.86:267:21Full Moon6Wed
7Thu12:127.112:346.87:220.37:420.86:277:19Full Moon7Thu
8Fri12:486.91:096.87:570.48:201.06:287:18Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat1:246.61:436.68:300.68:561.26:297:16Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun2:016.32:156.59:000.99:311.56:307:14Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon2:386.02:476.49:281.210:071.86:317:13Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue3:205.83:266.49:581.510:542.06:327:11Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed4:085.64:146.410:381.76:337:09Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu5:005.55:086.512:022.211:37 AM1.96:347:08Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri5:575.66:076.61:152.01:001.96:357:06Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat7:005.87:146.82:181.62:141.56:367:04Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun8:086.18:247.23:141.03:171.06:377:03Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon9:106.79:267.64:060.44:140.46:387:01Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:037.310:208.04:56-0.25:09-0.26:396:59New Moon19Tue
20Wed10:537.911:108.25:45-0.76:03-0.76:406:57New Moon20Wed
21Thu11:428.36:35-1.16:57-1.06:416:56New Moon21Thu
22Fri12:008.212:328.47:23-1.27:49-1.06:426:54New Moon22Fri
23Sat12:527.91:248.48:11-1.18:40-0.86:436:52Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun1:477.61:208.17:59-0.88:32-0.45:445:51Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon1:467.22:187.88:49-0.29:270.25:455:49Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue2:486.73:177.49:430.510:280.75:465:47First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:486.44:147.110:451.111:331.15:475:46First Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:466.15:106.811:511.55:485:44First Quarter28Thu
29Fri5:446.06:086.612:361.212:541.75:495:42First Quarter29Fri
30Sat6:446.07:066.61:341.21:511.65:505:41Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 9:56 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 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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