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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY.
Next low tide : in 1h 19m at 11:27 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:43 am (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8517401
Common Questions About Tides

Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY Tides - Nov 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:025.13:106.39:242.011:011.66:254:53First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:035.24:136.310:402.26:264:52First Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:035.45:176.412:101.412:162.06:274:50First Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:055.86:246.61:100.91:271.46:284:49Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:096.37:316.82:040.42:280.76:304:48Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:077.08:297.12:54-0.23:230.06:314:47Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:597.79:227.43:43-0.74:17-0.66:324:46Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:478.210:127.44:31-1.15:10-1.06:334:45Full Moon8Tue
9Wed10:348.411:027.35:20-1.26:03-1.26:344:44Full Moon9Wed
10Thu11:228.411:557.06:10-1.26:55-1.26:354:43Full Moon10Thu
11Fri12:138.16:59-0.97:45-0.96:374:42Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:516.71:097.77:47-0.48:36-0.56:384:41Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:536.32:087.28:370.29:320.06:394:40Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon2:556.03:096.89:320.910:320.56:404:39Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:555.84:086.410:361.511:360.86:414:38Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:515.75:036.111:441.86:434:37Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:465.75:595.812:360.912:481.86:444:37Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri6:415.86:555.71:290.81:451.66:454:36Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:346.07:495.72:150.72:351.36:464:35Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:216.38:365.82:570.63:211.06:474:34Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon9:026.69:185.83:360.54:040.76:484:34Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:406.89:565.94:150.44:470.46:504:33New Moon22Tue
23Wed10:147.010:325.84:520.45:290.36:514:32New Moon23Wed
24Thu10:467.011:065.75:300.46:100.26:524:32New Moon24Thu
25Fri11:166.911:405.56:070.56:490.16:534:31New Moon25Fri
26Sat11:466.86:420.67:280.26:544:31Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:165.312:196.77:160.88:060.36:554:30Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:565.212:596.57:501.08:460.56:564:30Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:465.11:506.48:281.29:330.66:574:29Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed2:455.12:506.39:161.410:310.76:584:29First Quarter30Wed
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 2:05 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (36% illuminated). This places Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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