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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY.
Next low tide : in 3h 38m at 11:32 am (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : 5:12 pm (6.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8517401
Common Questions About Tides

Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY Tides - Oct 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:015.77:216.41:551.41:581.95:515:39Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat7:576.08:146.52:431.22:481.75:525:37Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun8:446.38:596.63:271.03:331.45:535:36Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon9:266.69:386.84:070.84:171.15:545:34Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:036.810:136.84:460.64:590.95:555:32New Moon5Tue
6Wed10:387.010:476.85:240.55:400.85:565:31New Moon6Wed
7Thu11:117.111:186.66:000.56:200.75:575:29New Moon7Thu
8Fri11:417.011:486.46:340.66:580.75:585:27New Moon8Fri
9Sat12:097.07:060.77:350.85:595:26Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:196.212:406.97:360.98:111.06:015:24Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:565.91:186.98:051.28:521.26:025:23Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue1:445.72:086.88:391.49:431.46:035:21Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed2:445.63:086.89:261.710:531.66:045:19First Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:505.54:136.810:401.96:055:18First Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:565.75:196.812:071.412:131.86:065:16First Quarter15Fri
16Sat6:045.96:307.01:121.01:261.36:075:15Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:136.47:387.32:100.42:280.76:085:13Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:157.08:377.63:02-0.13:250.16:095:12Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue9:087.69:297.83:52-0.64:19-0.46:105:10Full Moon19Tue
20Wed9:568.110:187.84:41-1.05:13-0.86:115:09Full Moon20Wed
21Thu10:438.311:077.75:30-1.16:04-0.96:135:07Full Moon21Thu
22Fri11:308.311:587.46:17-1.06:54-0.86:145:06Full Moon22Fri
23Sat12:198.07:03-0.77:43-0.56:155:05Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:516.91:107.67:48-0.28:32-0.16:165:03Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon1:486.52:047.28:340.59:240.56:175:02Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue2:466.13:016.89:231.210:221.06:185:00Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:445.83:566.410:201.811:241.46:194:59Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:385.64:506.111:252.26:204:58Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri5:335.55:456.012:251.512:302.26:224:56Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat6:285.66:415.91:201.41:282.16:234:55Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun7:225.87:366.02:081.22:191.86:244:54Waning Crescent31Sun
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 2:22 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 (46% 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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