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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY.
Next low tide : in 8m at 9:21 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 2:48 pm (7.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8517401
Common Questions About Tides

Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY Tides - Jan 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:445.82:576.19:290.310:01-0.37:204:38Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon3:355.73:475.710:260.810:510.17:204:39First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:235.64:365.211:291.111:430.57:204:40First Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:095.55:254.912:311.27:204:41First Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:585.56:204.612:350.71:291.27:204:42First Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:515.57:194.51:250.82:221.07:204:43Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:455.68:154.62:120.83:100.77:204:44Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:355.89:054.72:580.73:560.47:194:45Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:186.09:484.93:430.64:410.17:194:46Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:576.210:295.14:280.45:24-0.17:194:47Full Moon10Tue
11Wed10:326.411:075.25:110.26:05-0.47:194:48Full Moon11Wed
12Thu11:066.411:445.25:540.06:44-0.67:194:49Full Moon12Thu
13Fri11:396.46:35-0.17:21-0.77:184:50Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:215.312:146.37:13-0.17:56-0.77:184:51Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:005.412:536.27:52-0.18:30-0.67:174:52Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:425.51:396.08:330.09:06-0.47:174:53Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:295.72:305.79:220.29:48-0.27:174:54Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:205.93:265.410:240.510:420.07:164:55Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:136.14:265.111:410.611:500.17:164:57Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:116.25:314.912:550.47:154:58Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:176.36:474.91:010.02:020.17:144:59Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:296.58:035.12:07-0.23:03-0.47:145:00Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:356.89:065.43:07-0.54:00-0.87:135:01Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:317.110:015.84:05-0.84:53-1.27:125:03New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:237.210:526.05:01-1.05:44-1.57:125:04New Moon25Wed
26Thu11:117.211:416.15:53-1.16:32-1.77:115:05New Moon26Thu
27Fri11:597.16:43-1.17:16-1.77:105:06New Moon27Fri
28Sat12:306.112:466.77:29-0.97:57-1.47:095:07Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:186.01:336.38:13-0.58:37-1.07:085:09Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon2:055.92:215.88:580.09:16-0.47:075:10Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue2:525.73:095.49:460.59:570.27:075:11First Quarter31Tue
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 12:04 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated). This places Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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