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 5h 51m at 10:45 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 4:25 pm (6.8 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 - May 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:535.65:484.812:291.65:547:51Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu5:445.56:385.012:282.51:301.55:527:52Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri6:395.57:325.31:442.32:231.35:517:53Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat7:405.78:255.72:441.93:110.95:507:54Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:405.99:126.33:371.33:550.55:497:55Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:326.29:556.94:260.74:390.15:487:56Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:196.410:367.55:160.15:23-0.25:467:57New Moon7Tue
8Wed11:046.611:177.96:06-0.56:08-0.55:457:58New Moon8Wed
9Thu11:506.66:56-0.86:56-0.65:447:59New Moon9Thu
10Fri12:028.112:416.57:46-1.07:44-0.55:438:00New Moon10Fri
11Sat12:508.01:366.48:36-1.08:33-0.35:428:01Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun1:457.82:396.29:27-0.79:240.15:418:02Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon2:487.43:446.110:23-0.310:220.55:408:03Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:557.14:476.111:250.011:311.05:398:04First Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:596.75:476.112:300.25:388:05First Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:006.46:466.212:441.21:330.35:378:06First Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:006.27:456.41:521.22:290.25:368:07First Quarter17Fri
18Sat8:026.18:426.62:531.03:200.25:358:08Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:006.09:316.93:470.74:060.15:348:09Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:506.010:157.14:370.54:500.25:338:10Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:356.010:547.35:240.35:310.35:338:11Full Moon21Tue
22Wed11:166.011:317.36:090.16:120.55:328:12Full Moon22Wed
23Thu11:565.96:520.16:520.75:318:12Full Moon23Thu
24Fri12:077.212:375.77:340.17:300.95:308:13Full Moon24Fri
25Sat12:437.01:195.58:130.28:071.25:308:14Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:206.82:055.38:510.48:411.55:298:15Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon1:586.52:535.29:290.79:141.85:288:16Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue2:406.23:435.110:081.09:492.15:288:17Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed3:266.04:305.110:511.210:332.35:278:18Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:135.95:135.211:421.311:392.45:278:18Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:015.85:555.412:381.35:268:19Third Quarter31Fri
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 1:35 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 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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