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 1h 48m at 9:11 am (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : 3:29 pm (5.3 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 - Jun 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:485.32:475.18:350.88:561.35:268:19First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:465.33:395.59:320.710:061.05:268:20First Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:475.24:345.910:300.511:110.75:258:20Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun4:505.25:306.311:250.35:258:21Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:535.36:266.712:100.312:190.25:258:22Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:545.47:227.01:07-0.11:130.05:248:22Full Moon6Tue
7Wed7:525.68:167.12:03-0.32:08-0.15:248:23Full Moon7Wed
8Thu8:475.79:097.12:58-0.53:03-0.25:248:24Full Moon8Thu
9Fri9:405.710:017.03:52-0.63:57-0.25:248:24Full Moon9Fri
10Sat10:355.710:546.84:45-0.54:500.05:238:25Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:305.711:486.55:35-0.55:420.25:238:25Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:265.66:25-0.36:340.55:238:26Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:436.11:225.67:14-0.17:290.85:238:26Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:365.82:145.68:040.18:271.05:238:27Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:285.53:055.78:550.39:281.15:238:27Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:205.23:535.79:460.410:261.05:238:27Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:125.04:425.810:350.511:200.95:238:28Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:054.85:305.811:230.65:238:28Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:584.86:195.912:100.812:090.65:238:28Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:504.87:055.912:570.712:540.65:248:29Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed7:394.97:495.91:430.61:400.75:248:29New Moon21Wed
22Thu8:244.98:305.92:290.52:240.75:248:29New Moon22Thu
23Fri9:064.99:085.93:130.53:080.85:248:29New Moon23Fri
24Sat9:474.99:445.93:560.43:500.95:258:29New Moon24Sat
25Sun10:274.810:195.84:370.44:291.05:258:29Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:084.810:565.75:150.45:081.05:258:30Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue11:504.811:385.75:520.55:471.15:268:30Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:355.06:290.56:311.15:268:30Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:265.51:235.27:080.57:241.15:268:30First Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:215.42:135.57:530.68:281.15:278:30First Quarter30Fri
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 12:20 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 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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