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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY.
Next low tide : in 1h 19m at 2:07 am (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : 6:59 am (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8517401
Common Questions About Tides

Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY Tides - Feb 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:066.53:295.810:15-0.310:29-0.77:065:12First Quarter1Mon
2Tue4:026.34:265.411:230.111:31-0.17:055:13First Quarter2Tue
3Wed4:586.15:265.012:330.47:045:14First Quarter3Wed
4Thu5:595.96:334.812:370.21:380.37:035:16Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri7:065.87:414.81:390.42:370.27:025:17Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat8:105.88:415.02:370.43:310.07:015:18Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun9:036.09:315.23:290.24:19-0.36:595:19Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon9:486.210:145.54:180.15:04-0.56:585:21Full Moon8Mon
9Tue10:286.310:545.65:04-0.15:46-0.66:575:22Full Moon9Tue
10Wed11:066.311:335.85:47-0.26:24-0.76:565:23Full Moon10Wed
11Thu11:426.16:28-0.36:59-0.66:555:24Full Moon11Thu
12Fri12:105.812:175.97:06-0.27:32-0.56:535:25Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:475.712:505.67:410.08:01-0.36:525:27Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun1:235.71:235.38:140.28:270.16:515:28Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon1:575.51:565.08:470.68:500.46:505:29Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue2:305.52:334.79:230.99:170.76:485:30Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:075.43:184.510:111.29:561.06:475:32Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:505.44:104.311:271.310:571.26:465:33Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri4:425.45:124.312:471.26:445:34Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat5:475.66:294.412:311.21:520.86:435:35Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun7:045.97:464.81:480.82:490.36:415:36Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon8:126.48:465.42:500.33:41-0.46:405:38Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue9:086.99:366.03:47-0.44:31-1.06:395:39Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed9:587.310:236.64:42-1.05:19-1.66:375:40New Moon24Wed
25Thu10:467.411:117.05:35-1.56:06-1.96:365:41New Moon25Thu
26Fri11:347.411:597.26:26-1.86:51-2.16:345:42New Moon26Fri
27Sat12:247.17:16-1.87:35-2.06:335:43Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:507.31:176.78:06-1.58:20-1.66:315:44Waxing Crescent28Sun
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 4:33 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated). This places Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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