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 : in 2h 13m at 11:02 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 4:39 pm (6.9 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 - Aug 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:565.27:387.02:331.62:181.45:528:11Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat8:145.48:487.43:331.13:251.05:538:10Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun9:255.89:507.84:290.54:250.65:548:09Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:236.310:458.15:23-0.15:240.15:558:08Full Moon4Mon
5Tue11:176.811:368.36:15-0.66:22-0.25:568:07Full Moon5Tue
6Wed12:097.27:05-1.07:17-0.55:578:05Full Moon6Wed
7Thu12:288.31:027.47:53-1.28:09-0.55:588:04Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri1:208.01:577.58:39-1.29:01-0.35:598:03Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat2:157.62:527.59:24-0.99:530.15:598:02Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun3:117.13:477.410:11-0.410:500.76:008:00Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon4:076.74:407.211:010.211:521.16:017:59Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue5:026.25:326.911:570.96:027:58Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed5:575.86:256.712:581.512:571.46:037:56Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu6:545.57:226.52:021.61:571.76:047:55Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri7:575.38:226.53:001.52:531.86:057:54Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat8:585.49:186.63:521.43:451.76:067:52Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun9:505.610:066.84:401.24:321.66:077:51Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:355.910:466.95:230.95:181.46:087:49New Moon18Mon
19Tue11:156.211:237.06:040.76:021.26:097:48New Moon19Tue
20Wed11:546.411:586.96:430.66:441.16:107:47New Moon20Wed
21Thu12:306.57:200.57:241.16:117:45New Moon21Thu
22Fri12:306.81:056.57:540.58:021.16:127:44New Moon22Fri
23Sat12:596.61:376.58:240.68:371.26:137:42Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun1:286.42:086.58:520.89:121.46:147:41Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon2:006.12:416.59:181.09:481.66:157:39Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue2:405.83:216.69:451.210:331.86:167:37First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:305.64:106.710:211.511:382.06:177:36First Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:285.45:056.711:141.76:187:34First Quarter28Thu
29Fri5:315.36:086.912:592.012:371.86:197:33First Quarter29Fri
30Sat6:425.47:197.02:111.72:041.66:207:31Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun8:015.78:337.43:131.13:141.16:217:30Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 1:50 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 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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