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

3.3 ft MLLW Next: High Tide (4.8 ft) at 11:31 AM

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

Water Temp

67.5°F

The Battery

Surge Anomaly

+2.89 ft

vs Astronomical

Marine Wind

20 mph

10° · 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: 5.2 kts

In 12117h 17m Slack at 5:50 AM

Ebb Current (215° SW toward New York Harbor)

24-Hour Velocity Curve · Hell Gate

+ Flood (NE) − Ebb (SW)

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

Promenade Seawall Clearance

Promenade Splashover Risk

Water level approaching or overtopping low promenade seawalls near Southpoint Park and Lighthouse Point.

Est. Peak: 7.6 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.