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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY.
Next low tide : 11:02 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 29m at 4:06 am (6.0 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 - Apr 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:595.77:05-0.17:060.35:396:20Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:096.512:305.47:400.07:340.55:376:21Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:396.51:065.28:150.28:040.75:356:22Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:176.41:525.18:540.58:381.05:346:23Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun2:066.32:505.09:440.89:241.25:326:24Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:066.23:535.010:521.010:381.45:306:25Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:126.14:585.212:070.95:296:26Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:206.26:065.512:151.31:120.65:276:27Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:326.37:156.01:300.82:100.15:266:28Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:426.58:166.72:330.23:02-0.55:246:29Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:416.89:097.33:30-0.43:52-0.95:226:30Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:347.19:577.84:25-0.94:41-1.25:216:31New Moon12Sun
13Mon10:237.110:448.05:18-1.35:30-1.35:196:32New Moon13Mon
14Tue11:127.011:307.96:09-1.46:17-1.25:186:33New Moon14Tue
15Wed12:036.76:59-1.37:04-0.95:166:34Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:197.712:576.47:47-1.07:49-0.35:156:35Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri1:107.21:546.08:36-0.58:350.45:136:36Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat2:056.82:525.79:270.19:251.05:126:37Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun3:026.33:495.510:250.710:251.65:106:38First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:585.94:435.311:271.111:322.05:096:40First Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:525.65:375.312:281.25:076:41First Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:485.46:325.412:382.01:211.25:066:42First Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:465.47:265.71:361.82:091.15:046:43Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:425.48:146.02:271.52:510.95:036:44Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat8:315.58:576.43:131.13:300.75:026:45Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:135.710:346.74:570.85:090.66:007:46Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:515.811:076.95:400.55:470.55:597:47Full Moon27Mon
28Tue11:275.811:387.06:230.26:250.55:577:48Full Moon28Tue
29Wed12:015.77:040.17:020.65:567:49Full Moon29Wed
30Thu12:087.112:355.67:440.07:380.65:557:50Full Moon30Thu
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 7:34 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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