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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY.
Next low tide : in 4h 46m at 4:52 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 9:49 am (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:35 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8517401
Common Questions About Tides

Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY Tides - Feb 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:265.88:524.82:570.53:420.27:055:13Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:106.29:355.23:440.24:29-0.37:045:14Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue9:506.610:155.54:30-0.25:14-0.87:035:15New Moon3Tue
4Wed10:296.910:545.85:17-0.55:58-1.27:025:16New Moon4Wed
5Thu11:107.011:356.06:03-0.96:41-1.47:015:18New Moon5Thu
6Fri11:537.06:48-1.17:22-1.67:005:19Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:206.212:406.97:34-1.18:04-1.66:595:20Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun1:096.31:326.68:20-1.08:47-1.46:585:21Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon2:036.32:286.39:12-0.79:35-1.06:565:23Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue3:006.33:266.010:13-0.310:32-0.76:555:24First Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:586.34:255.711:230.011:37-0.36:545:25First Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:566.25:275.412:340.16:535:26First Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:006.26:355.312:44-0.21:400.06:515:27Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:096.27:445.41:47-0.22:40-0.36:505:29Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun8:146.38:455.62:46-0.43:35-0.66:495:30Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon9:096.69:375.93:40-0.54:26-0.96:485:31Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue9:576.710:246.14:32-0.75:14-1.16:465:32Full Moon17Tue
18Wed10:416.811:086.25:21-0.85:59-1.26:455:33Full Moon18Wed
19Thu11:236.711:506.26:06-0.86:41-1.26:435:35Full Moon19Thu
20Fri12:046.56:49-0.77:20-1.06:425:36Full Moon20Fri
21Sat12:326.112:456.27:29-0.57:56-0.66:415:37Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:155.91:265.88:07-0.28:30-0.26:395:38Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon1:575.82:085.58:450.29:030.26:385:39Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue2:405.62:525.19:250.79:360.76:365:41Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed3:225.43:354.810:121.110:151.16:355:42Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:045.34:204.611:141.411:131.46:335:43Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:475.25:104.412:221.46:325:44Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:385.26:114.412:241.51:241.26:305:45Third Quarter28Sat
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 7:20 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 5% 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 Crescent (5% 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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