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 3h 56m 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 - Oct 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:517.39:127.73:35-0.23:580.05:525:38Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:407.810:017.84:24-0.64:52-0.45:535:36Full Moon2Thu
3Fri10:268.210:487.75:11-0.95:43-0.65:545:34Full Moon3Fri
4Sat11:128.211:357.45:58-0.86:33-0.55:555:33Full Moon4Sat
5Sun11:578.16:43-0.67:21-0.35:565:31Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:257.012:457.77:26-0.18:080.15:575:29Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:196.51:367.38:090.58:570.75:585:28Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed2:156.12:316.98:531.29:521.35:595:26Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu3:145.73:276.59:421.910:541.76:005:25Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:105.54:226.210:442.411:581.96:015:23Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:045.45:176.011:542.66:025:21Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun6:005.46:145.912:571.912:572.56:035:20Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon6:565.67:116.01:471.71:522.26:045:18Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:495.98:026.12:311.42:411.96:065:17Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:346.38:456.33:111.13:251.56:075:15Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:126.79:236.43:490.94:081.16:085:14Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:477.09:576.44:260.74:500.86:095:12New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:187.210:296.45:030.65:330.66:105:11New Moon18Sat
19Sun10:477.411:016.35:390.66:140.46:115:09New Moon19Sun
20Mon11:177.411:366.16:140.66:550.46:125:08New Moon20Mon
21Tue11:527.46:500.77:360.56:135:06Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:165.912:347.37:260.98:200.76:145:05Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu1:065.71:277.18:061.19:100.96:165:04Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri2:105.52:326.98:551.310:121.16:175:02First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:215.53:416.810:031.611:221.16:185:01First Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:275.74:476.711:311.76:194:59First Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:316.05:526.712:280.912:471.46:204:58First Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:366.46:586.81:270.51:520.96:214:57Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:386.97:596.92:200.02:500.46:224:55Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:327.48:537.03:10-0.43:44-0.16:244:54Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri9:207.89:427.13:57-0.64:36-0.46:254:53Full Moon31Fri
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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