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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY.
Next low tide : in 3h 22m at 1:40 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 6:56 pm (7.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:32 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8517401
Common Questions About Tides

Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY Tides - Feb 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:225.58:084.41:590.93:050.67:055:13Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat8:195.98:594.82:510.63:540.17:045:14Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun9:076.39:445.23:420.24:42-0.47:035:15Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:526.710:275.54:32-0.35:28-0.97:025:16Full Moon4Mon
5Tue10:357.011:105.95:22-0.76:13-1.37:015:18Full Moon5Tue
6Wed11:207.211:556.26:12-1.16:56-1.67:005:19Full Moon6Wed
7Thu12:067.17:00-1.37:38-1.76:595:20Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:446.412:566.97:47-1.38:21-1.66:585:21Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat1:366.51:506.58:37-1.19:05-1.36:565:23Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun2:316.52:476.19:31-0.69:56-0.86:555:24Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:276.53:455.610:35-0.210:55-0.46:545:25Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:236.44:445.211:460.26:535:26Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed5:216.25:494.912:010.012:560.36:515:27Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu6:266.07:004.81:080.22:000.26:505:29Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri7:356.18:095.02:100.22:58-0.16:495:30Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat8:366.29:075.23:070.13:51-0.36:485:31Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun9:276.49:555.54:000.04:40-0.56:465:32Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:126.510:385.74:49-0.25:26-0.76:455:33New Moon18Mon
19Tue10:536.611:185.85:35-0.36:08-0.86:435:35New Moon19Tue
20Wed11:336.511:575.86:18-0.46:46-0.86:425:36New Moon20Wed
21Thu12:126.36:58-0.37:21-0.76:415:37New Moon21Thu
22Fri12:355.812:506.07:36-0.17:53-0.46:395:38Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat1:135.71:295.68:120.28:23-0.16:385:39Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun1:505.62:095.38:470.58:500.36:365:41Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon2:255.52:504.99:240.99:170.76:355:42Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue3:015.43:324.610:091.39:511.06:335:43First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:385.34:184.411:171.510:421.36:325:44First Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:225.35:124.312:321.56:305:45First Quarter28Thu
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 4:18 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 30% 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 Waning Crescent (30% 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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