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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY.
Next low tide : 12:28 pm (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 49m at 5:33 am (5.3 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 - Mar 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:445.74:115.210:570.811:020.96:305:46First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:325.55:034.812:001.16:285:47First Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:225.35:584.612:011.21:011.26:265:48First Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:195.26:594.61:001.31:561.16:255:49Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:215.37:584.81:551.22:460.86:235:50Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:175.58:485.12:460.93:320.56:225:52Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:035.89:315.53:330.64:150.16:205:53Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:436.110:105.84:180.34:57-0.26:195:54Full Moon8Sun
9Mon10:196.310:456.05:02-0.15:37-0.56:175:55Full Moon9Mon
10Tue10:526.411:186.25:45-0.46:15-0.76:155:56Full Moon10Tue
11Wed11:256.511:516.46:26-0.66:52-0.76:145:57Full Moon11Wed
12Thu12:006.47:06-0.77:27-0.76:125:58Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:276.512:396.27:45-0.78:02-0.66:105:59Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat1:076.51:256.08:27-0.58:39-0.36:096:00Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:566.52:205.89:15-0.29:230.06:076:01Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon2:516.53:205.510:150.210:230.36:066:02Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:516.44:245.411:290.411:410.66:046:04Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:556.35:325.412:410.36:026:05Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:056.36:455.512:570.51:460.06:016:06Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:186.57:565.92:030.12:45-0.45:596:07Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:236.78:556.43:03-0.33:39-0.85:576:08Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:187.09:466.83:59-0.74:29-1.25:566:09Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:077.210:327.14:51-1.05:18-1.45:546:10New Moon23Mon
24Tue10:547.211:177.15:42-1.26:04-1.45:526:11New Moon24Tue
25Wed11:397.06:29-1.26:47-1.25:516:12New Moon25Wed
26Thu12:007.112:256.77:14-1.07:28-0.95:496:13Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:446.91:126.37:57-0.78:06-0.45:476:14Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat1:286.62:005.98:40-0.28:440.35:466:15Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun2:146.22:515.59:250.49:230.95:446:16Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon3:015.93:415.210:160.910:091.45:426:17First Quarter30Mon
31Tue3:485.64:315.011:161.311:091.85:416:18First Quarter31Tue
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 9:00 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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