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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY.
Next low tide : 11:32 am (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 31m at 4:43 am (5.7 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 - Jun 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:308.01:106.58:04-0.98:04-0.15:268:19Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:207.62:056.38:52-0.78:510.45:268:20Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri2:137.23:036.19:39-0.39:381.05:258:21Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat3:086.83:595.910:290.210:291.55:258:22Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:036.44:515.811:220.711:271.95:248:22First Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:546.15:405.812:171.05:248:23First Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:435.86:295.812:302.11:111.25:248:24First Quarter7Tue
8Wed6:335.67:185.91:312.12:001.25:248:24First Quarter8Wed
9Thu7:255.48:086.12:272.02:461.25:238:25Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:205.38:566.43:171.73:281.15:238:25Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:125.49:396.74:041.34:091.05:238:26Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun9:585.510:186.94:491.04:500.95:238:26Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:405.610:537.15:340.75:310.95:238:27Full Moon13Mon
14Tue11:185.711:267.36:190.46:130.85:238:27Full Moon14Tue
15Wed11:575.77:030.16:550.85:238:28Full Moon15Wed
16Thu12:017.312:375.77:46-0.17:380.85:238:28Full Moon16Thu
17Fri12:397.31:215.78:28-0.18:200.85:238:29Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:247.32:125.79:10-0.19:040.95:238:29Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun2:167.13:095.89:550.09:531.05:238:29Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon3:147.04:076.110:440.110:541.25:238:30Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:146.85:026.311:400.25:238:30Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:136.75:566.612:061.212:400.25:248:30Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:106.56:536.91:181.11:390.15:248:30Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri7:126.37:537.22:230.82:35-0.15:248:30Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat8:186.28:537.53:230.43:29-0.25:248:30Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:216.39:487.84:190.04:21-0.25:258:31Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:176.410:387.95:14-0.35:13-0.25:258:31New Moon27Mon
28Tue11:096.511:257.96:06-0.56:05-0.15:268:31New Moon28Tue
29Wed12:006.46:57-0.66:560.15:268:31New Moon29Wed
30Thu12:127.712:516.37:46-0.67:440.45:268:31New Moon30Thu
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 8:07 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 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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