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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY.
Next low tide : in 5h 24m at 9:08 am (-0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 2:30 pm (6.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:39 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8517401
Common Questions About Tides

Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY Tides - Aug 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:427.13:246.99:53-0.210:100.95:528:11Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed3:346.74:146.810:380.311:031.45:538:10First Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:256.25:016.611:260.95:548:09First Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:135.85:476.512:031.812:161.45:558:08First Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:025.46:346.41:042.01:091.85:568:06First Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:555.17:266.32:042.02:022.05:578:05Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon7:555.08:226.42:591.92:542.05:588:04Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue8:565.19:156.53:491.63:431.95:598:03Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:495.310:026.84:351.44:301.76:008:01Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:345.510:437.05:201.15:161.56:018:00Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:145.811:217.16:030.86:011.36:027:59Full Moon11Fri
12Sat11:516.011:567.26:440.56:441.16:037:58Full Moon12Sat
13Sun12:266.27:230.27:261.06:047:56Full Moon13Sun
14Mon12:307.21:016.37:590.18:060.96:057:55Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue1:057.11:366.58:340.18:450.96:067:53Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed1:446.92:166.79:070.29:271.06:077:52Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu2:296.63:026.89:420.310:141.26:087:51Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri3:216.33:537.010:210.611:151.46:097:49Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:176.14:477.111:110.86:107:48Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:175.85:467.112:291.612:181.16:117:46Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:225.76:517.11:431.51:331.26:127:45Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue7:345.78:047.22:491.12:431.06:137:43Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed8:486.09:137.53:490.73:470.76:147:42Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:516.410:117.74:440.24:450.46:157:40Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:456.811:027.95:36-0.25:410.26:167:39New Moon25Fri
26Sat11:357.111:507.96:26-0.56:340.06:177:37New Moon26Sat
27Sun12:237.37:13-0.67:240.06:187:36New Moon27Sun
28Mon12:367.71:107.37:57-0.68:110.26:197:34Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:227.41:577.28:38-0.38:560.56:207:32Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed2:106.92:447.19:170.29:400.96:217:31Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu2:586.43:316.99:560.810:271.46:227:29Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 11:49 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 14% 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 (14% 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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