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 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 - Jul 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:195.23:065.88:480.69:380.95:278:29First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:205.14:026.19:500.610:460.75:288:29Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:245.15:026.410:530.511:500.45:288:29Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:295.16:036.611:540.35:298:29Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:345.37:036.812:490.112:530.15:308:29Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:355.58:007.01:47-0.21:500.05:308:29Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:315.78:547.02:43-0.42:46-0.15:318:28Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:255.89:457.03:36-0.53:40-0.15:318:28Full Moon8Sat
9Sun10:175.910:356.84:26-0.64:320.05:328:28Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:095.911:256.45:13-0.65:220.25:338:27Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:005.85:58-0.46:100.45:338:27Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:156.112:515.86:41-0.27:000.75:348:26Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:055.71:395.87:250.17:521.05:358:26Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:555.32:275.78:100.48:481.15:368:25Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:455.03:145.78:590.79:471.25:368:25Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:364.74:025.69:510.810:451.25:378:24Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:304.64:525.610:440.911:381.15:388:24Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:254.65:445.611:360.95:398:23Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:204.66:355.712:290.912:250.95:408:22Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:124.87:235.81:180.81:130.85:418:21New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:004.98:065.92:050.61:590.85:418:21New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:435.08:456.02:500.52:440.85:428:20New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:245.19:226.03:320.33:270.75:438:19New Moon23Sun
24Mon10:025.29:586.04:120.24:090.75:448:18Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:415.310:365.94:490.24:490.85:458:17Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:215.411:175.85:240.25:300.85:468:17Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:045.55:590.36:140.85:478:16Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:045.612:515.76:360.47:050.95:488:15First Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:595.31:435.97:190.58:060.95:498:14First Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:585.12:406.08:140.79:170.95:498:13First Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:015.03:396.19:230.710:290.85:508:12First Quarter31Mon
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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