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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY.
Next low tide : 10:45 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 16m at 3:52 am (6.1 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 - Oct 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:387.49:547.64:22-0.34:380.15:515:38New Moon1Tue
2Wed10:237.710:387.55:09-0.55:28-0.15:525:37New Moon2Wed
3Thu11:067.811:227.35:53-0.56:15-0.15:535:35New Moon3Thu
4Fri11:487.76:35-0.37:000.15:555:33New Moon4Fri
5Sat12:066.912:307.57:140.17:430.45:565:32Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:516.51:147.27:520.78:260.85:575:30Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:416.02:016.88:281.39:111.35:585:29Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue2:345.62:516.59:051.910:021.85:595:27First Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:285.33:426.29:492.411:032.16:005:25First Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:225.14:346.010:542.76:015:24First Quarter10Thu
11Fri5:165.15:285.912:082.212:092.86:025:22First Quarter11Fri
12Sat6:135.16:266.01:062.11:122.66:035:21First Quarter12Sat
13Sun7:115.47:236.11:561.72:062.36:045:19Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:025.88:126.42:411.32:541.86:055:17Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue8:446.28:556.73:220.93:391.36:065:16Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:206.79:326.94:010.54:230.96:075:14Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:537.110:097.04:400.25:080.56:085:13Full Moon17Thu
18Fri10:257.510:467.05:190.05:530.16:095:11Full Moon18Fri
19Sat11:007.711:266.85:58-0.16:38-0.16:115:10Full Moon19Sat
20Sun11:397.86:38-0.17:23-0.16:125:08Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:126.612:247.87:190.18:100.16:135:07Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:056.21:187.68:030.39:030.56:145:06Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed2:096.02:237.38:530.710:050.86:155:04Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:185.83:327.09:571.211:161.06:165:03Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:245.84:406.811:171.46:175:01Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat5:296.05:476.712:250.912:341.46:185:00Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun6:346.26:546.71:270.61:401.16:204:59Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:376.67:566.82:210.22:380.76:214:57Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue8:317.08:486.93:10-0.13:310.36:224:56Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed9:187.49:346.93:56-0.34:210.16:234:55New Moon30Wed
31Thu10:007.610:176.84:40-0.35:09-0.16:244:54New Moon31Thu
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 7:18 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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