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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY.
Next low tide : 6:28 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 57m at 11:29 am (7.0 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 - Dec 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:295.45:385.312:141.212:531.87:004:29First Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:175.76:365.31:061.01:491.47:014:28Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat7:096.17:355.51:540.72:410.97:024:28Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun8:006.68:295.72:410.33:310.37:034:28Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon8:477.19:186.03:29-0.14:21-0.37:044:28Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue9:327.510:056.24:17-0.55:11-0.87:054:28Full Moon6Tue
7Wed10:187.810:546.45:08-0.86:01-1.17:064:28Full Moon7Wed
8Thu11:067.911:466.45:59-1.06:51-1.47:064:28Full Moon8Thu
9Fri11:587.86:51-1.17:39-1.47:074:28Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:436.412:567.57:42-0.98:29-1.37:084:28Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun1:446.41:577.18:35-0.69:21-1.07:094:28Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon2:466.42:596.89:34-0.210:19-0.77:104:28Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:466.43:596.410:400.211:20-0.47:114:28Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:426.44:566.011:490.47:114:28Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu5:386.45:555.712:20-0.312:540.47:124:28Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri6:366.56:575.51:17-0.21:540.37:134:29Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat7:346.57:575.52:10-0.22:490.17:134:29Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun8:266.78:505.53:00-0.13:39-0.17:144:29Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon9:136.89:375.63:46-0.14:26-0.37:154:30Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue9:556.910:205.64:32-0.15:12-0.47:154:30New Moon20Tue
21Wed10:356.911:015.65:150.05:55-0.57:164:31New Moon21Wed
22Thu11:146.811:425.55:580.06:36-0.57:164:31New Moon22Thu
23Fri11:536.66:380.17:14-0.47:174:32New Moon23Fri
24Sat12:235.412:316.37:160.37:51-0.37:174:32Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun1:065.31:106.07:520.58:25-0.17:184:33Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon1:495.21:485.78:260.88:590.27:184:33Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue2:315.12:285.59:021.19:330.47:184:34Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed3:115.13:105.39:441.410:130.67:194:35First Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:495.23:545.110:471.511:040.77:194:35First Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:295.44:445.012:031.57:194:36First Quarter30Fri
31Sat5:175.65:424.912:050.71:111.17:194:37First Quarter31Sat
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 2:58 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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