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 2h 47m 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 - Jan 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:126.05:325.612:00-0.212:450.57:194:38First Quarter1Sun
2Mon6:136.36:395.51:00-0.41:510.17:204:38Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:186.67:485.61:58-0.62:50-0.37:204:39Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:196.98:495.72:53-0.83:47-0.77:204:40Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:147.29:445.93:47-0.94:41-1.17:204:41Full Moon5Thu
6Fri10:047.310:366.04:41-1.05:33-1.37:204:42Full Moon6Fri
7Sat10:537.311:276.05:33-1.06:23-1.47:204:43Full Moon7Sat
8Sun11:417.16:24-0.97:10-1.47:204:44Full Moon8Sun
9Mon12:185.912:306.87:11-0.67:55-1.17:194:45Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:105.71:206.47:56-0.38:39-0.87:194:46Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed2:025.62:106.08:410.29:23-0.37:194:47Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu2:535.42:595.69:280.710:090.17:194:48Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri3:415.33:475.310:211.110:580.57:194:49Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:275.34:334.911:221.311:490.87:184:50Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:125.35:214.612:241.47:184:51Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:015.36:154.412:400.91:231.37:174:52Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:545.47:154.41:290.92:161.07:174:53Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:475.68:134.52:170.83:050.77:174:55Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu8:355.99:014.73:030.63:510.37:164:56Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:176.29:444.93:480.44:37-0.17:154:57Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat9:566.510:235.14:330.15:22-0.57:154:58New Moon21Sat
22Sun10:336.711:015.35:18-0.16:05-0.87:144:59New Moon22Sun
23Mon11:126.811:405.56:03-0.46:47-1.17:145:00New Moon23Mon
24Tue11:526.86:46-0.67:27-1.27:135:02Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:235.612:376.87:29-0.68:07-1.27:125:03Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:105.71:276.58:14-0.68:48-1.17:115:04Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri2:025.92:216.39:03-0.39:34-0.97:115:05Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat2:576.03:175.910:030.010:27-0.67:105:06First Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:526.14:155.611:140.211:29-0.47:095:08First Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:496.25:165.312:270.37:085:09First Quarter30Mon
31Tue5:516.26:235.112:35-0.21:350.17:075:10Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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