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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY.
Next low tide : in 6h 42m at 8:03 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 1:08 pm (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8517401
Common Questions About Tides

Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY Tides - May 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:126.47:21-0.57:28-0.15:537:51Full Moon1Mon
2Tue12:277.512:556.38:05-0.78:09-0.15:527:52Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed1:097.51:446.28:49-0.68:510.05:517:53Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu1:597.42:416.19:36-0.59:380.35:507:54Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri2:567.23:446.010:28-0.210:340.65:487:55Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat4:007.04:476.011:300.111:450.95:477:56Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun5:036.85:476.212:360.25:467:57Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon6:056.66:496.31:000.91:390.15:457:58Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue7:106.57:526.62:090.72:38-0.15:447:59Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed8:166.58:537.03:100.33:32-0.45:438:00Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu9:166.69:477.34:060.04:23-0.55:428:01Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri10:106.710:347.64:59-0.45:11-0.65:418:02Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat10:586.811:187.75:50-0.65:59-0.55:408:03New Moon13Sat
14Sun11:446.76:39-0.76:44-0.45:398:04New Moon14Sun
15Mon12:007.612:306.57:26-0.77:28-0.15:388:05New Moon15Mon
16Tue12:427.41:176.38:10-0.58:100.35:378:06Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed1:247.12:066.08:52-0.28:490.75:368:07Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu2:086.82:575.89:340.29:291.25:358:08Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri2:556.43:495.610:170.610:101.65:348:09Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat3:446.14:395.511:051.010:582.05:338:10First Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:335.85:265.511:571.35:328:11First Quarter21Sun
22Mon5:195.66:135.512:002.312:521.45:328:12First Quarter22Mon
23Tue6:065.57:015.71:062.31:451.45:318:13First Quarter23Tue
24Wed6:565.47:515.92:062.12:331.25:308:14First Quarter24Wed
25Thu7:535.58:406.22:591.73:181.05:308:14Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri8:505.69:246.73:491.24:010.75:298:15Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat9:395.910:047.14:360.74:450.55:288:16Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun10:236.110:437.55:240.25:290.25:288:17Full Moon28Sun
29Mon11:066.311:237.86:12-0.36:150.05:278:18Full Moon29Mon
30Tue11:516.47:00-0.67:03-0.15:278:19Full Moon30Tue
31Wed12:067.912:406.47:48-0.97:51-0.25:268:19Full Moon31Wed
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 10:35 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 96% 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 maximum.

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 Gibbous (96% illuminated). This places Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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