Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southold, NY

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southold, NY.
Next low tide : in 3h 17m at 9:59 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 4:14 pm (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:44 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8512114
Common Questions About Tides

Southold, NY Tides - Jul 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:522.19:152.72:500.52:370.65:208:25Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue9:372.19:572.83:360.43:250.65:218:25Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed10:202.210:392.94:210.24:120.55:218:25Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu11:042.311:202.95:050.14:590.45:228:25New Moon4Thu
5Fri11:472.45:480.05:460.35:238:25New Moon5Fri
6Sat12:013.012:312.56:32-0.16:330.25:238:24New Moon6Sat
7Sun12:443.01:182.67:17-0.17:240.25:248:24Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon1:312.92:092.68:04-0.18:190.25:258:24Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue2:212.83:022.78:55-0.19:190.35:258:23Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed3:152.73:572.89:480.010:200.35:268:23First Quarter10Wed
11Thu4:102.54:542.810:410.011:220.35:278:22First Quarter11Thu
12Fri5:092.45:542.911:370.15:278:22First Quarter12Fri
13Sat6:142.36:562.912:240.312:340.25:288:21First Quarter13Sat
14Sun7:202.27:553.01:260.21:330.25:298:21Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon8:202.28:493.02:260.22:310.35:308:20Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue9:142.39:393.03:220.13:270.35:308:20Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed10:062.310:273.04:160.14:220.35:318:19Full Moon17Wed
18Thu10:552.411:142.95:050.05:120.35:328:18Full Moon18Thu
19Fri11:422.411:592.95:500.05:590.35:338:18Full Moon19Fri
20Sat12:272.56:320.16:430.35:348:17Full Moon20Sat
21Sun12:432.81:132.57:120.17:270.45:358:16Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon1:272.72:012.57:530.28:140.55:368:15Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue2:142.62:492.58:350.39:030.65:368:15Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed3:012.43:382.59:180.49:530.65:378:14Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu3:502.34:262.510:010.510:440.65:388:13Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:392.25:162.510:450.611:360.75:398:12Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat5:322.16:102.511:300.75:408:11Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun6:292.07:052.512:290.612:190.75:418:10Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon7:262.07:562.61:210.61:100.75:428:09Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue8:172.18:432.72:110.52:020.75:438:08Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed9:042.29:262.83:000.42:530.65:448:07Waning Crescent31Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8512114)

Common Questions About Southold, NY Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Southold, NY today?

Slack tide in Southold, NY is approximately 1:06 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 Southold, NY?

Southold, 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 Southold, 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 Southold, NY?

Tide predictions for Southold, 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 Southold, NY?

Tide data for Southold, NY is sourced from NOAA Station #8512114. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8512114.

What is the moon phase in Southold, NY tonight?

Tonight the moon over Southold, NY is First Quarter (36% illuminated). This places Southold, 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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