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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY.
Next low tide : in 1h 51m at 6:28 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:45 pm (8.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8517401
Common Questions About Tides

Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY Tides - Feb 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:266.311:495.66:19-0.36:48-0.97:065:12New Moon1Tue
2Wed11:596.36:57-0.47:22-0.97:055:13Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:215.712:326.17:34-0.37:55-0.87:045:15Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:555.81:115.98:11-0.28:28-0.77:035:16Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat1:355.91:575.78:520.09:04-0.57:025:17Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun2:236.02:515.49:420.29:49-0.27:015:18First Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:186.03:505.210:520.510:520.06:595:19First Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:176.14:535.112:110.56:585:21First Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:216.16:035.112:100.11:210.26:575:22First Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:356.27:195.31:23-0.12:24-0.36:565:23Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:496.58:265.82:28-0.53:21-0.86:555:24Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat8:516.99:236.23:27-0.94:14-1.36:545:26Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:457.210:156.64:23-1.35:06-1.76:525:27Full Moon13Sun
14Mon10:347.311:046.95:17-1.65:55-2.06:515:28Full Moon14Mon
15Tue11:227.211:526.96:08-1.76:41-2.06:505:29Full Moon15Tue
16Wed12:097.06:56-1.67:25-1.86:485:30Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:396.812:576.67:42-1.38:06-1.46:475:32Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri1:286.61:466.18:27-0.88:48-0.76:465:33Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat2:166.32:365.69:13-0.29:31-0.16:445:34Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun3:056.03:265.210:040.410:180.66:435:35Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:535.74:164.811:020.911:141.16:425:36Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:425.45:084.612:051.26:405:38Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:355.36:054.412:151.31:061.26:395:39Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:335.27:084.51:151.32:011.06:375:40Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:345.48:064.72:101.12:500.76:365:41Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:275.68:555.12:590.83:350.36:345:42Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:125.99:365.53:450.54:180.06:335:43Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:516.210:125.84:300.14:59-0.46:315:45New Moon28Mon
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 9:06 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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