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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY.
Next low tide : in 27m at 2:39 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 7:17 am (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8517401
Common Questions About Tides

Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY Tides - Jan 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:005.65:195.312:401.07:194:38First Quarter1Wed
2Thu5:576.06:255.212:500.11:470.57:204:39Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:016.47:365.41:48-0.22:470.07:204:40Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:056.98:405.62:44-0.53:43-0.67:204:40Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:037.39:375.93:40-0.94:39-1.17:204:41Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:567.610:316.14:36-1.25:33-1.57:204:42Full Moon6Mon
7Tue10:497.711:266.25:32-1.46:25-1.87:204:43Full Moon7Tue
8Wed11:427.66:26-1.47:15-1.97:194:44Full Moon8Wed
9Thu12:226.212:377.37:18-1.38:04-1.77:194:45Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:196.21:346.98:09-0.98:52-1.47:194:46Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat2:176.12:306.59:01-0.49:43-1.07:194:47Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:126.03:246.09:570.110:36-0.57:194:48Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:045.94:165.610:590.611:320.07:184:49Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:545.75:075.112:030.87:184:50Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:455.76:014.812:260.31:050.97:184:52Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:385.67:004.61:180.52:000.87:174:53Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:335.77:594.62:070.62:510.67:174:54Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:245.98:504.72:530.63:380.37:164:55Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:096.19:354.83:380.54:240.17:164:56Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:506.210:165.04:220.35:07-0.17:154:57New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:286.310:555.15:050.25:49-0.47:154:58New Moon21Tue
22Wed11:046.311:325.15:470.16:29-0.57:145:00New Moon22Wed
23Thu11:386.36:270.17:06-0.67:135:01New Moon23Thu
24Fri12:085.112:116.27:040.17:40-0.67:135:02Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:425.212:456.17:390.18:13-0.57:125:03Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:185.21:235.98:140.28:46-0.47:115:04Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon1:575.32:085.78:530.49:21-0.27:105:06Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue2:425.52:585.59:420.610:040.07:105:07First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:315.73:535.210:510.811:020.17:095:08First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:255.94:535.012:130.77:085:09First Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:256.06:024.912:120.11:250.47:075:11First 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 4:58 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 22% 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 Waning Crescent (22% 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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