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 3h 16m 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 - Feb 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:596.27:355.11:38-0.32:36-0.27:065:11Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:066.48:395.42:38-0.43:33-0.67:055:13Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:046.69:345.63:34-0.54:26-0.97:045:14Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:556.810:245.84:28-0.75:17-1.17:035:15Full Moon4Sat
5Sun10:416.911:115.95:19-0.86:04-1.37:025:16Full Moon5Sun
6Mon11:256.811:575.96:07-0.86:48-1.37:015:18Full Moon6Mon
7Tue12:096.66:52-0.77:29-1.17:005:19Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:425.912:526.37:34-0.58:07-0.86:595:20Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu1:265.81:365.98:14-0.18:43-0.46:585:21Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri2:115.62:205.58:540.39:190.16:575:22Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat2:555.53:045.19:370.79:560.56:565:24Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:385.43:484.710:281.110:380.96:545:25Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:215.34:334.511:311.411:331.26:535:26Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:055.25:244.212:361.46:525:27Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:565.26:264.212:361.41:371.36:515:29Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:565.37:344.31:351.32:310.96:495:30Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:575.68:314.62:291.03:210.56:485:31Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:476.09:175.03:200.64:080.06:475:32Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:316.49:585.44:080.14:53-0.56:455:33New Moon19Sun
20Mon10:126.810:375.84:56-0.35:38-1.06:445:35New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:537.011:186.25:44-0.86:21-1.36:425:36New Moon21Tue
22Wed11:367.16:31-1.17:02-1.56:415:37New Moon22Wed
23Thu12:016.412:227.07:16-1.27:42-1.66:405:38Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:476.61:126.78:03-1.28:24-1.46:385:39Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:386.62:066.38:53-0.89:09-1.06:375:40Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun2:346.63:045.99:50-0.410:01-0.56:355:42First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:316.54:035.610:570.111:04-0.16:345:43First Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:306.35:055.312:100.36:325:44First Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:336.16:135.112:150.21:190.36:315:45First Quarter29Wed
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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