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

2.1 ft MLLW Next: High Tide (4.7 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

67.1°F

The Battery

Surge Anomaly

+2.19 ft

vs Astronomical

Marine Wind

21 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: 4.5 kts

In 17950h 16m Slack at 1:07 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 1:07 AMSlack 6:55 AMSlack 1:23 PMSlack 7:22 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 AM0.2ft (Low)4.7ft (High)0.4ft (Low)4.8ft (High)

Promenade Seawall Clearance

Dry Seawall

Water levels safely below riprap seawall lip across island promenades.

Est. Peak: 2.5 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

20281014

Normal Tide
Low Tide 12:19 AM 0.2 ft
High Tide 6:49 AM 4.7 ft
Low Tide 12:46 PM 0.4 ft
High Tide 7:10 PM 4.8 ft
Waning

Sunday

20281015

Normal Tide
Low Tide 1:10 AM 0.1 ft
High Tide 7:39 AM 5.2 ft
Low Tide 1:41 PM 0.1 ft
High Tide 8:01 PM 4.9 ft
Waning

Monday

20281016

Spring Tide
Low Tide 2:01 AM -0.1 ft
High Tide 8:27 AM 5.5 ft
Low Tide 2:36 PM -0.1 ft
High Tide 8:51 PM 5.0 ft
Waning

Tuesday

20281017

Spring Tide
Low Tide 2:52 AM -0.2 ft
High Tide 9:15 AM 5.7 ft
Low Tide 3:29 PM -0.3 ft
High Tide 9:41 PM 5.0 ft
New Moon

Wednesday

20281018

Spring Tide
Low Tide 3:42 AM -0.2 ft
High Tide 10:03 AM 5.8 ft
Low Tide 4:19 PM -0.5 ft
High Tide 10:31 PM 4.9 ft
New Moon

Thursday

20281019

Spring Tide
Low Tide 4:29 AM -0.2 ft
High Tide 10:52 AM 5.8 ft
Low Tide 5:06 PM -0.5 ft
High Tide 11:22 PM 4.7 ft
New Moon

Friday

20281020

Spring Tide
Low Tide 5:16 AM -0.1 ft
High Tide 11:42 AM 5.6 ft
Low Tide 5:54 PM -0.3 ft
Waxing