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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Rockaway Beach (inside), NY.
Next low tide : 7:14 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 23m at 1:01 pm (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8517137
Common Questions About Tides

Rockaway Beach (inside), NY Tides - Oct 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:075.95:246.111:250.311:59-0.15:515:38Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:586.26:146.212:140.15:525:36New Moon2Sat
3Sun6:436.46:596.212:42-0.21:000.05:535:35New Moon3Sun
4Mon7:266.57:416.11:23-0.21:440.05:545:33New Moon4Mon
5Tue8:056.58:205.92:02-0.12:260.05:555:31New Moon5Tue
6Wed8:436.48:595.62:410.13:070.25:565:30Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu9:206.19:385.33:170.33:460.45:575:28Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri9:585.810:175.03:530.64:250.75:585:27Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:375.611:014.84:290.95:060.95:595:25Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:205.311:514.55:051.25:511.26:005:23First Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:105.15:471.46:441.36:015:22First Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:464.41:055.16:411.67:481.46:025:20First Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:444.52:025.17:511.68:521.26:035:19First Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:414.72:595.39:021.59:490.96:055:17Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri3:365.03:565.510:031.110:400.56:065:16Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat4:305.44:525.810:580.711:270.16:075:14Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:215.95:446.011:490.26:085:13Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:106.46:346.212:13-0.212:40-0.16:095:11Full Moon18Mon
19Tue6:566.87:236.312:58-0.41:30-0.46:105:10Full Moon19Tue
20Wed7:437.18:106.31:44-0.52:20-0.56:115:08Full Moon20Wed
21Thu8:297.28:596.12:31-0.63:10-0.56:125:07Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri9:187.09:515.93:19-0.54:01-0.36:135:05Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat10:116.810:475.74:09-0.34:53-0.16:145:04Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:086.411:485.45:010.05:490.26:165:03Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:086.15:570.36:490.46:175:01Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:505.31:105.87:000.67:540.56:185:00Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:525.32:105.78:080.88:580.56:194:58Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:515.43:085.69:130.79:550.36:204:57Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri3:485.64:055.610:120.510:440.16:214:56Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat4:415.94:585.611:040.311:290.06:224:55Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun5:316.15:485.611:520.26:244:53Waning Crescent31Sun
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 4:07 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 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 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 (36% 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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