Roosevelt Island Tides mark Roosevelt Island Tides
Roosevelt Island Datum (Queensboro Bridge · Station 8518687) Rising Tide

3.5 ft MLLW Next: High Tide (5.0 ft) at 6:49 AM

Astronomical water elevation benchmark for the East River strait. Seawalls across the island stand at approximately +10.7 ft MLLW.

Water Temp

70.2°F

The Battery

Surge Anomaly

+1.34 ft

vs Astronomical

Marine Wind

9 mph

110° · LGA Airport

East River Current Corridors

The East River strait splits around Roosevelt Island into two distinct channels, converging north at Hell Gate. Select a corridor to inspect real-time flow velocity, slack water timing, and watercraft navigation conditions.

Hell Gate · Off Mill Rock & Astoria
Peak Today: 4.8 kts

In 2109h 32m Slack at 12:50 AM

Ebb Current (215° SW toward New York Harbor)
24-Hour Velocity Curve · Hell Gate
+ Flood (NE) − Ebb (SW)
-4-20+2+4Slack 0 kts12 AM4 AM8 AM12 PM4 PM8 PM12 AMSlack 12:50 AMSlack 6:46 AMSlack 1:21 PMSlack 7:15 PM

Watercraft Transit · Hell Gate

Moderate Flow (Caution)

Manageable for experienced sea kayakers transiting the channel (1.0 to 2.5 kts). Heavy NYC Ferry wakes and strong rebound chop against vertical seawalls. No landing points along the island.

Safe Window: Slack ± 25m
No boat launches on island

Island Water Elevation & Astronomical Forecast

Astronomical water elevation predictions and weekly tides for Roosevelt Island measured at the Queensboro Bridge (Station 8518687) relative to Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW).

24-Hour Water Elevation (Feet MLLW) Station 8518687 · Queensboro Bridge
0ft2ft4ft6ftMHHW 5.1ft12 AM4 AM8 AM12 PM4 PM8 PM12 AM0.1ft (Low)5.0ft (High)-0.2ft (Low)3.7ft (High)

Promenade Seawall Clearance

Dry Seawall

Water levels safely below riprap seawall lip across island promenades.

Est. Peak: 1.4 ft MLLW Seawall: +10.7 ft

Shoreline Fishing

Optimal Moving Water

Striped bass actively feeding in current rips near Southpoint Park and Lighthouse riprap.

Targets: Striped Bass, Bluefish (Southpoint & Lighthouse riprap)

7-Day High & Low Tide Forecast

Astronomical predictions for Queensboro Bridge (Station 8518687) relative to Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW). Select any day to inspect its 24-hour curve.

Today

20261221

Normal Tide
Low Tide 12:13 AM 0.1 ft
High Tide 6:49 AM 5.0 ft
Low Tide 1:03 PM -0.2 ft
High Tide 7:18 PM 3.7 ft
Waxing

Tuesday

20261222

Spring Tide
Low Tide 1:06 AM 0.0 ft
High Tide 7:37 AM 5.2 ft
Low Tide 1:57 PM -0.4 ft
High Tide 8:09 PM 3.9 ft
Full Moon

Wednesday

20261223

Spring Tide
Low Tide 2:01 AM -0.1 ft
High Tide 8:27 AM 5.3 ft
Low Tide 2:49 PM -0.7 ft
High Tide 9:00 PM 4.0 ft
Full Moon

Thursday

20261224

Spring Tide
Low Tide 2:54 AM -0.2 ft
High Tide 9:17 AM 5.4 ft
Low Tide 3:38 PM -0.8 ft
High Tide 9:52 PM 4.1 ft
Full Moon

Friday

20261225

Spring Tide
Low Tide 3:45 AM -0.3 ft
High Tide 10:09 AM 5.3 ft
Low Tide 4:26 PM -0.9 ft
High Tide 10:46 PM 4.2 ft
Full Moon

Saturday

20261226

Spring Tide
Low Tide 4:36 AM -0.3 ft
High Tide 11:02 AM 5.2 ft
Low Tide 5:15 PM -0.9 ft
High Tide 11:40 PM 4.3 ft
Waning

Sunday

20261227

Spring Tide
Low Tide 5:29 AM -0.2 ft
High Tide 11:56 AM 5.0 ft
Low Tide 6:05 PM -0.7 ft
Waning