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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY.
Next low tide : in 6h 26m at 1:16 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : 6:39 pm (6.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:43 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8517401
Common Questions About Tides

Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY Tides - Apr 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:126.612:345.57:290.07:300.55:386:20Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:446.41:115.38:040.37:570.85:366:21Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon1:166.11:515.08:380.68:231.25:356:22Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue1:515.92:364.89:161.08:541.55:336:23Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed2:355.73:264.710:041.39:371.85:316:24Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:275.64:184.711:131.510:502.05:306:25Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:245.65:144.812:231.35:286:26Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat5:275.76:165.212:281.81:231.05:276:27Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun6:365.97:205.71:381.32:150.55:256:28Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:436.28:156.42:370.73:040.05:236:29Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue8:396.69:047.13:310.03:51-0.55:226:30Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed9:306.99:507.74:24-0.74:38-0.95:206:32New Moon12Wed
13Thu10:187.010:368.05:17-1.25:26-1.25:196:33New Moon13Thu
14Fri11:077.011:248.16:09-1.46:15-1.25:176:34New Moon14Fri
15Sat12:006.86:59-1.57:03-1.15:166:35Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:158.012:566.57:50-1.37:52-0.75:146:36Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon1:117.61:586.28:42-0.98:44-0.15:136:37Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue2:137.23:016.09:38-0.39:420.55:116:38Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:166.74:025.910:420.210:491.05:106:39First Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:176.45:015.811:470.55:086:40First Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:176.06:005.812:001.312:490.65:076:41First Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:175.86:585.91:061.31:440.55:056:42Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:185.77:536.22:041.12:330.55:046:43Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon8:125.88:406.52:550.93:160.45:026:44Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue8:595.89:206.83:420.63:570.45:016:45Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed9:405.99:576.94:260.44:360.45:006:46Full Moon26Wed
27Thu10:185.910:327.05:080.25:140.54:586:47Full Moon27Thu
28Fri10:555.811:067.05:500.15:520.64:576:48Full Moon28Fri
29Sat11:325.711:386.96:300.16:280.74:566:49Full Moon29Sat
30Sun1:095.58:080.28:020.95:547:50Waning Gibbous30Sun
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 3:57 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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