Tides Today & Tomorrow in Rockaway Beach (inside), NY

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Rockaway Beach (inside), NY.
Next low tide : in 2h 32m at 10:09 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:55 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:44 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8517137
Common Questions About Tides

Rockaway Beach (inside), NY Tides - Feb 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:035.43:324.59:500.410:030.47:055:11Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue4:065.44:384.610:530.211:030.27:045:13Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed5:085.55:394.711:490.011:570.17:045:14Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu6:065.76:345.012:41-0.27:035:15Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri6:565.87:225.212:48-0.11:28-0.47:015:16New Moon5Fri
6Sat7:415.98:065.31:35-0.22:12-0.57:005:18New Moon6Sat
7Sun8:235.98:465.42:18-0.22:52-0.56:595:19New Moon7Sun
8Mon9:015.79:255.43:00-0.13:29-0.46:585:20Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue9:395.510:035.33:390.04:04-0.36:575:21Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed10:165.210:405.24:160.24:37-0.16:565:22Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu10:544.811:175.14:530.45:090.26:555:24Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri11:354.511:564.95:300.65:420.56:545:25First Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:204.36:110.96:200.86:525:26First Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:394.81:114.17:021.17:111.06:515:27First Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:284.72:094.08:121.28:191.16:505:28First Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:244.73:114.09:261.19:301.06:485:30First Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:264.94:154.110:310.810:320.86:475:31Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu4:305.25:164.411:280.511:280.46:465:32Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri5:305.66:104.812:200.06:445:33Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat6:246.07:005.312:200.01:08-0.36:435:34Full Moon20Sat
21Sun7:136.37:465.71:11-0.41:54-0.76:425:36Full Moon21Sun
22Mon7:596.58:306.12:01-0.72:38-0.96:405:37Full Moon22Mon
23Tue8:456.49:166.32:50-0.83:21-0.96:395:38Full Moon23Tue
24Wed9:316.210:026.43:38-0.84:03-0.96:375:39Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu10:205.910:516.34:26-0.74:46-0.66:365:40Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri11:125.511:446.15:16-0.45:31-0.36:355:41Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:085.16:090.06:230.16:335:43Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:405.81:084.87:100.37:240.56:325:44Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:395.52:114.68:190.68:350.76:305:45Third Quarter29Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8517137)

Common Questions About Rockaway Beach (inside), NY Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Rockaway Beach (inside), NY today?

Slack tide in Rockaway Beach (inside), NY is approximately 1:02 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 Rockaway Beach (inside), NY?

Rockaway Beach (inside), NY is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 Rockaway Beach (inside), 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 Rockaway Beach (inside), NY?

Tide predictions for Rockaway Beach (inside), 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 Rockaway Beach (inside), NY?

Tide data for Rockaway Beach (inside), NY is sourced from NOAA Station #8517137. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8517137.

What is the moon phase in Rockaway Beach (inside), NY tonight?

Tonight the moon over Rockaway Beach (inside), NY is First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Rockaway Beach (inside), 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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