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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY.
Next low tide : in 4h 51m at 11:32 am (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : 5:12 pm (6.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8517401
Common Questions About Tides

Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY Tides - Dec 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:046.59:245.73:340.44:150.57:004:28Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:416.710:035.84:140.34:580.27:014:28Full Moon2Thu
3Fri10:136.810:405.84:540.25:400.07:024:28Full Moon3Fri
4Sat10:446.911:175.75:330.16:22-0.27:034:28Full Moon4Sat
5Sun11:146.911:545.66:130.17:02-0.27:044:28Full Moon5Sun
6Mon11:466.96:510.27:42-0.27:054:28Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:355.512:266.87:290.38:22-0.17:064:27Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed1:235.41:146.68:090.49:060.07:074:27Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu2:195.42:116.48:550.69:580.27:084:27Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri3:175.53:146.39:560.810:590.27:084:28Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:145.84:166.211:130.97:094:28Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:116.05:186.112:020.112:280.77:104:28Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon6:116.46:256.01:02-0.21:340.27:114:28Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:136.87:336.11:58-0.62:34-0.37:124:28Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:127.28:346.22:52-0.93:30-0.77:124:28Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:067.69:296.43:43-1.14:24-1.17:134:29New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:557.810:206.44:35-1.25:17-1.47:144:29New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:437.811:116.45:26-1.26:07-1.57:144:29New Moon18Sat
19Sun11:317.66:16-1.16:56-1.47:154:30New Moon19Sun
20Mon12:026.212:207.37:03-0.87:42-1.27:154:30Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:555.91:106.97:49-0.38:27-0.87:164:31Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed1:495.72:036.58:350.29:13-0.47:164:31Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu2:435.52:556.09:230.710:010.17:174:32Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri3:345.33:455.710:181.210:530.57:174:32First Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:235.34:335.411:201.511:470.77:184:33First Quarter25Sat
26Sun5:105.25:225.112:221.57:184:34First Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:595.36:154.912:380.81:191.47:184:34First Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:515.47:124.81:270.72:121.17:184:35Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:435.68:064.92:130.63:000.87:194:36Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:295.98:545.12:570.43:460.47:194:36Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri9:096.29:375.33:400.24:310.07:194:37Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 2:22 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 46% 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 First Quarter (46% 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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