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 5h 49m 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 - Jan 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:596.59:225.23:330.24:22-0.27:204:38Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:396.810:045.44:18-0.15:09-0.67:204:39New Moon2Sun
3Mon10:197.110:475.65:05-0.45:56-1.07:204:39New Moon3Mon
4Tue11:027.311:325.75:53-0.66:42-1.37:204:40New Moon4Tue
5Wed11:497.36:41-0.87:27-1.47:204:41Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:235.712:407.27:28-0.88:13-1.47:204:42Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri1:185.81:376.98:18-0.79:00-1.27:204:43Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat2:185.92:366.69:12-0.49:52-1.07:204:44Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:176.03:356.310:160.010:50-0.87:194:45First Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:146.14:326.011:270.211:51-0.67:194:46First Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:116.25:315.612:360.27:194:47First Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:106.26:355.412:52-0.51:400.17:194:48Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu7:136.37:405.31:49-0.52:39-0.27:184:49Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri8:126.58:405.42:43-0.53:33-0.47:184:50Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat9:056.69:325.53:34-0.54:25-0.77:184:51Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun9:516.710:195.64:24-0.55:14-0.87:174:53Full Moon16Sun
17Mon10:346.711:045.65:12-0.56:00-0.97:174:54Full Moon17Mon
18Tue11:166.611:485.65:58-0.46:43-0.97:164:55Full Moon18Tue
19Wed11:576.46:40-0.37:23-0.87:164:56Full Moon19Wed
20Thu12:335.512:386.27:20-0.18:01-0.67:154:57Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:185.31:205.97:580.28:37-0.27:154:58Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat2:035.22:025.58:360.59:120.17:144:59Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun2:485.22:445.29:140.99:480.47:135:01Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon3:315.13:254.910:001.210:290.77:135:02Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:115.14:064.711:011.411:190.97:125:03Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:525.14:514.512:101.57:115:04Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:375.25:474.412:171.01:141.27:105:06Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:315.46:554.41:150.92:110.87:105:07Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:315.88:024.62:100.63:040.37:095:08Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun8:266.28:565.03:020.33:55-0.27:085:09Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon9:156.79:445.43:53-0.24:45-0.87:075:10New Moon31Mon
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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