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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 30m at 1:31 am (2.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:25 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8517401
Common Questions About Tides

Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY Tides - Apr 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:387.411:057.95:34-1.65:59-1.75:406:19Full Moon1Sun
2Mon11:287.411:558.06:26-1.96:47-1.75:386:20Full Moon2Mon
3Tue12:217.27:16-1.97:34-1.55:376:21Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:487.81:186.88:06-1.68:22-1.15:356:22Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu1:447.52:186.58:58-1.19:14-0.55:336:23Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri2:437.13:196.29:56-0.510:140.25:326:24Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:426.84:185.910:590.011:200.75:306:25Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:406.45:175.712:040.45:286:26Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:396.16:175.612:271.01:060.55:276:27Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue6:405.97:185.71:291.02:010.45:256:28Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:405.98:135.92:250.92:510.35:246:29Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu8:336.08:596.23:150.63:350.25:226:30Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri9:186.29:406.54:010.44:170.15:206:31Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:596.310:176.74:450.24:570.05:196:32New Moon14Sat
15Sun10:376.310:526.85:270.05:360.05:176:33New Moon15Sun
16Mon11:156.211:256.76:08-0.16:130.15:166:35New Moon16Mon
17Tue11:526.011:556.66:47-0.16:480.25:146:36New Moon17Tue
18Wed12:295.87:230.17:200.45:136:37Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:236.51:075.67:590.37:500.75:116:38Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:506.31:475.48:330.58:201.05:106:39Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:256.22:325.39:100.88:541.25:086:40Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun2:096.13:215.29:571.09:411.55:076:41First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:046.14:135.311:021.210:521.65:056:42First Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:046.15:085.512:111.05:046:43First Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:076.16:095.912:181.41:130.75:036:44First Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:186.27:136.41:290.92:090.25:016:45Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:306.58:137.02:300.33:01-0.35:006:46Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat8:326.89:057.63:27-0.43:52-0.84:586:47Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:277.110:558.15:22-1.05:42-1.15:577:48Full Moon29Sun
30Mon11:197.311:448.36:16-1.46:33-1.35:567:49Full Moon30Mon
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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