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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY.
Next low tide : in 4h 39m at 8:42 am (-1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 1:53 pm (6.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:23 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8517401
Common Questions About Tides

Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY Tides - Feb 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:056.02:125.79:10-0.19:27-0.47:055:13Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat2:576.03:095.410:070.210:21-0.17:045:14Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:536.14:105.211:220.411:340.17:035:15Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:536.25:165.112:370.37:025:17Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue6:006.26:315.112:490.01:44-0.17:015:18Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:126.47:465.41:56-0.32:45-0.57:005:19Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu8:196.88:505.92:57-0.73:41-1.16:585:20Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri9:167.19:446.33:54-1.14:33-1.56:575:22New Moon8Fri
9Sat10:077.310:346.64:49-1.45:24-1.86:565:23New Moon9Sat
10Sun10:567.311:236.75:41-1.66:12-2.06:555:24New Moon10Sun
11Mon11:437.26:30-1.66:57-1.96:545:25New Moon11Mon
12Tue12:106.712:306.97:17-1.47:40-1.66:525:26Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:576.51:186.58:02-1.08:20-1.26:515:28Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu1:456.32:086.08:47-0.59:01-0.56:505:29Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri2:336.02:575.59:340.19:430.16:495:30Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat3:215.73:475.110:280.710:310.76:475:31First Quarter16Sat
17Sun4:085.54:364.811:291.111:281.16:465:32First Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:575.35:294.612:321.26:445:34First Quarter18Mon
19Tue5:505.16:284.512:301.21:301.16:435:35First Quarter19Tue
20Wed6:515.27:294.61:281.22:230.96:425:36Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu7:515.48:244.92:211.03:100.66:405:37Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri8:415.69:105.33:100.63:540.26:395:38Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat9:236.09:505.63:560.24:37-0.26:375:40Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun10:006.210:265.94:41-0.15:17-0.56:365:41Full Moon24Sun
25Mon10:346.411:006.25:25-0.55:57-0.86:345:42Full Moon25Mon
26Tue11:086.511:356.46:07-0.76:35-1.06:335:43Full Moon26Tue
27Wed11:436.46:49-0.97:11-1.06:315:44Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:116.512:236.37:30-0.97:48-0.96:305:45Waning Gibbous28Thu
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 11:17 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 9% 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 Waxing Crescent (9% 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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