Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Jefferson, NY

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Port Jefferson, NY.
Next low tide : in 52m at 10:51 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:52 am (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8514560
Common Questions About Tides

Port Jefferson, NY Tides - Sep 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:237.66:17-0.26:38-0.16:187:25New Moon1Thu
2Fri12:427.61:077.96:59-0.37:26-0.36:197:23Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat1:297.51:528.17:42-0.28:15-0.36:207:22Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun2:187.32:418.18:28-0.19:07-0.26:217:20Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon3:107.03:327.99:180.210:030.16:227:18Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue4:056.74:277.610:130.511:030.36:237:17First Quarter6Tue
7Wed5:046.35:287.311:130.86:247:15First Quarter7Wed
8Thu6:096.16:357.112:080.612:201.16:257:13First Quarter8Thu
9Fri7:186.17:447.01:150.71:291.16:267:12Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat8:256.28:497.02:200.72:351.06:277:10Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun9:256.59:467.13:190.63:350.86:287:08Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon10:176.810:377.24:110.44:290.56:297:07Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:037.111:217.24:570.35:170.46:307:05Full Moon13Tue
14Wed11:447.25:380.36:000.36:317:03Full Moon14Wed
15Thu12:027.112:227.36:150.36:400.36:327:02Full Moon15Thu
16Fri12:416.912:587.36:500.47:180.46:337:00Full Moon16Fri
17Sat1:206.81:357.27:250.67:570.56:346:58Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun2:006.52:137.18:020.88:370.66:356:57Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon2:426.32:526.98:401.19:190.86:366:55Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue3:266.13:356.79:221.310:041.06:376:53Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed4:125.94:216.410:091.610:551.26:386:51Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu5:035.75:136.211:021.711:511.36:396:50Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri5:595.66:126.212:021.86:406:48Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat6:595.77:146.312:511.31:031.76:416:46Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun6:575.97:136.51:491.11:031.45:425:45Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon7:506.38:076.81:420.81:581.05:435:43Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue8:396.88:577.22:310.52:500.65:445:41Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed9:257.39:457.43:170.13:400.15:455:40New Moon28Wed
29Thu10:097.810:317.64:02-0.14:28-0.35:465:38New Moon29Thu
30Fri10:538.211:187.64:45-0.35:15-0.65:475:36New Moon30Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8514560)

Common Questions About Port Jefferson, NY Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Port Jefferson, NY today?

Slack tide in Port Jefferson, NY is approximately 1:51 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 Port Jefferson, NY?

Port Jefferson, NY is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 Port Jefferson, 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 Port Jefferson, NY?

Tide predictions for Port Jefferson, 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 Port Jefferson, NY?

Tide data for Port Jefferson, NY is sourced from NOAA Station #8514560. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8514560.

What is the moon phase in Port Jefferson, NY tonight?

Tonight the moon over Port Jefferson, NY is First Quarter (36% illuminated). This places Port Jefferson, 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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