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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY.
Next low tide : in 6h 01m at 12:36 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 5:59 pm (6.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:32 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8517401
Common Questions About Tides

Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY Tides - Nov 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:497.810:066.94:36-0.25:11-0.36:264:52New Moon1Sat
2Sun10:298.110:506.85:20-0.46:01-0.66:274:51New Moon2Sun
3Mon11:138.211:396.66:05-0.46:50-0.76:284:50New Moon3Mon
4Tue12:028.16:52-0.47:40-0.66:294:48Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:346.312:587.87:40-0.18:32-0.36:304:47Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu1:386.12:037.58:320.39:300.16:314:46Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri2:485.93:117.19:340.810:350.56:334:45First Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:555.84:156.810:471.211:430.66:344:44First Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:585.95:176.612:021.46:354:43First Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:006.06:186.412:460.51:101.26:364:42Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:016.37:196.31:420.32:090.96:374:41Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:576.68:136.32:310.13:020.76:394:40Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:446.99:016.33:160.03:500.46:404:39Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:257.19:446.33:580.04:360.26:414:38Full Moon14Fri
15Sat10:027.210:246.24:390.15:210.16:424:38Full Moon15Sat
16Sun10:387.211:036.05:180.36:030.16:434:37Full Moon16Sun
17Mon11:127.111:445.75:570.56:440.26:444:36Full Moon17Mon
18Tue11:466.86:330.77:240.46:464:35Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:265.512:216.67:091.08:020.76:474:34Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu1:135.212:586.37:421.38:411.06:484:34Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri2:045.01:396.08:151.69:231.26:494:33Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat2:564.92:285.88:521.910:121.46:504:32Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:464.83:205.79:392.111:101.56:514:32Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon4:324.94:115.610:522.26:524:31Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue5:185.25:035.612:071.312:122.16:544:31Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed6:065.56:015.612:581.11:171.66:554:30Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:576.07:035.81:460.72:141.06:564:30Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri7:486.68:035.92:310.33:070.36:574:29Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat8:367.28:566.13:16-0.13:59-0.36:584:29Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun9:227.79:456.34:03-0.54:51-0.76:594:29New Moon30Sun
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 3:17 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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