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

-0.2 ft MLLW Next: High Tide (5.2 ft) at 11:02 AM

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

Water Temp

70.7°F

The Battery

Surge Anomaly

+1.95 ft

vs Astronomical

Marine Wind

16 mph

30° · 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: 4.5 kts

In 2233h 6m Slack at 5:15 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 5:15 AMSlack 11:16 AMSlack 5:55 PMSlack 11:46 PM

Watercraft Transit · Hell Gate

Hazardous (Peak Rip)

Severe tidal rip exceeding 2.5 kts. Heavy turbulence, standing waves near Mill Rock, deep whirlpools, and fast commercial traffic. Watercraft transit through this corridor strictly not advised.

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 AM-0.3ft (Low)5.2ft (High)-0.9ft (Low)4.3ft (High)

Promenade Seawall Clearance

High Water (Near Lip)

High tide near seawall coping. Minor splash during boat wakes or gusty winds.

Est. Peak: 5.5 ft MLLW Seawall: +10.7 ft

Shoreline Fishing

Fair Movement

Moderate current moving bait along shoreline riprap and drop-offs.

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

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

Monday

20261228

Spring Tide
High Tide 12:34 AM 4.4 ft
Low Tide 6:26 AM 0.0 ft
High Tide 12:49 PM 4.7 ft
Low Tide 6:58 PM -0.6 ft
Waning

Tuesday

20261229

Normal Tide
High Tide 1:26 AM 4.5 ft
Low Tide 7:26 AM 0.2 ft
High Tide 1:42 PM 4.3 ft
Low Tide 7:52 PM -0.4 ft
Waning

Wednesday

20261230

Normal Tide
High Tide 2:19 AM 4.5 ft
Low Tide 8:26 AM 0.3 ft
High Tide 2:36 PM 4.0 ft
Low Tide 8:46 PM -0.2 ft
Third Quarter

Thursday

20261231

Normal Tide
High Tide 3:13 AM 4.4 ft
Low Tide 9:26 AM 0.3 ft
High Tide 3:35 PM 3.6 ft
Low Tide 9:37 PM -0.0 ft
Third Quarter

Friday

20270101

Normal Tide
High Tide 4:09 AM 4.4 ft
Low Tide 10:22 AM 0.3 ft
High Tide 4:34 PM 3.4 ft
Low Tide 10:29 PM 0.2 ft
Third Quarter