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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 40m at 12:15 am (1.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:04 am (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8517401
Common Questions About Tides

Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY Tides - May 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:246.19:016.53:140.83:350.15:547:50Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:206.29:496.84:070.54:210.05:537:52Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:086.210:307.14:560.25:050.05:527:53Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:516.211:087.25:430.15:460.15:507:54New Moon4Fri
5Sat11:326.111:447.26:28-0.16:260.35:497:55New Moon5Sat
6Sun12:136.07:11-0.17:050.55:487:56New Moon6Sun
7Mon12:197.112:545.87:510.07:420.85:477:57New Moon7Mon
8Tue12:536.91:385.58:300.28:171.15:467:58Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:286.62:255.39:080.58:501.45:447:59Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu2:056.33:155.19:460.99:231.75:438:00Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri2:476.04:065.010:281.210:002.05:428:01Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat3:345.84:545.011:171.510:502.35:418:02First Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:245.75:395.112:141.55:408:03First Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:155.66:245.312:032.41:111.55:398:04First Quarter14Mon
15Tue6:075.67:125.71:212.22:031.25:388:05First Quarter15Tue
16Wed7:065.68:036.22:241.82:510.95:378:06Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu8:105.88:546.83:211.23:360.65:368:07Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri9:106.09:417.44:130.54:210.25:358:08Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:036.210:277.95:060.05:09-0.15:358:09Full Moon19Sat
20Sun10:536.311:138.25:58-0.55:59-0.25:348:09Full Moon20Sun
21Mon11:436.46:51-0.96:51-0.35:338:10Full Moon21Mon
22Tue12:028.312:376.37:43-1.07:43-0.35:328:11Full Moon22Tue
23Wed12:558.11:376.38:34-1.08:36-0.15:318:12Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:547.82:416.29:25-0.89:300.25:318:13Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri2:587.53:476.210:20-0.510:300.75:308:14Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat4:027.14:486.211:19-0.111:381.15:298:15Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun5:016.85:446.312:200.15:298:16Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:576.46:396.412:471.31:190.35:288:16Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:536.17:356.51:531.22:130.35:288:17Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed7:515.98:296.72:521.13:020.45:278:18Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu8:485.89:176.83:440.93:470.55:268:19Waning Crescent31Thu
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 2:39 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (55% illuminated). This places Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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