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 4h 53m 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 - May 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:405.16:115.612:060.45:537:50Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:315.16:565.912:350.712:480.35:527:51Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue7:175.27:376.01:200.51:280.35:517:52Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed8:005.28:146.12:030.42:070.35:507:53New Moon4Wed
5Thu8:405.28:496.12:450.32:470.45:487:54New Moon5Thu
6Fri9:185.19:226.03:250.33:250.65:477:55New Moon6Fri
7Sat9:555.09:545.94:040.34:020.75:467:56New Moon7Sat
8Sun10:334.810:275.84:430.44:380.95:457:57Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:124.711:055.75:220.65:131.05:447:58Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:584.611:515.76:020.75:511.15:437:59Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:514.56:470.86:361.25:428:00Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:475.61:494.67:410.87:371.35:418:01First Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:485.62:474.98:430.88:521.25:408:02First Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:515.63:455.39:460.610:061.05:398:03First Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:545.64:435.810:440.411:120.65:388:04Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon4:575.65:406.311:380.15:378:05Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:595.76:356.712:120.212:29-0.15:368:06Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:585.87:287.01:08-0.21:20-0.35:358:07Full Moon18Wed
19Thu7:545.88:197.22:03-0.42:12-0.35:348:08Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:475.99:097.12:56-0.63:03-0.35:338:09Full Moon20Fri
21Sat9:385.89:596.93:49-0.63:55-0.15:338:10Full Moon21Sat
22Sun10:315.610:506.64:40-0.44:450.15:328:11Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:245.411:426.35:30-0.25:350.45:318:12Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:205.26:190.06:250.75:308:13Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:375.91:165.17:100.37:181.05:308:13Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:315.62:105.18:020.58:151.25:298:14Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:245.33:025.28:550.69:171.35:288:15Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:155.13:525.39:470.710:171.35:288:16Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:075.04:415.510:360.611:111.15:278:17Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon4:584.95:295.711:210.65:278:18Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue5:504.86:155.812:010.912:050.55:268:18Waning Crescent31Tue
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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