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 18m at 1:31 am (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1922

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:436.59:006.33:160.73:451.06:254:53Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:226.89:406.43:560.64:280.76:264:51Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:577.010:176.44:350.45:110.56:274:50Full Moon3Fri
4Sat10:307.110:536.35:130.45:520.46:294:49Full Moon4Sat
5Sun10:597.111:286.25:510.46:320.36:304:48Full Moon5Sun
6Mon11:277.06:280.57:110.36:314:47Full Moon6Mon
7Tue12:036.011:56 AM7.07:030.67:490.46:324:46Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:415.812:336.97:370.88:280.66:334:45Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu1:275.61:196.78:140.99:120.86:354:44Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri2:235.62:166.68:591.110:070.96:364:43Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:235.73:206.59:591.311:130.96:374:42Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:225.94:246.511:211.46:384:41Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon5:206.25:296.512:190.712:371.16:394:40Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue6:226.66:376.51:180.21:430.56:404:39Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed7:257.17:446.72:13-0.22:420.06:424:38Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu8:237.68:436.93:05-0.73:37-0.66:434:37Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:158.09:367.13:56-1.04:31-1.06:444:36New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:038.310:277.14:46-1.25:24-1.26:454:36New Moon18Sat
19Sun10:518.311:187.05:37-1.26:15-1.36:464:35New Moon19Sun
20Mon11:408.16:27-1.07:04-1.26:484:34Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:106.712:317.77:14-0.67:52-0.96:494:33Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed1:056.41:247.28:02-0.18:40-0.46:504:33Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu2:036.12:196.88:500.59:300.16:514:32Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri3:005.83:146.49:421.110:240.66:524:32First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:535.74:066.010:421.611:210.96:534:31First Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:445.64:575.811:451.86:544:31First Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:345.65:485.512:161.012:461.86:554:30First Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:265.66:435.41:071.01:411.66:564:30Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:185.87:375.41:540.92:301.26:584:29Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:076.18:265.52:370.73:160.96:594:29Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 3:58 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 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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