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

0.1 ft MLLW Next: Low Tide (-0.5 ft) at 7:05 AM

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

Water Temp

65.5°F

The Battery

Surge Anomaly

+0.98 ft

vs Astronomical

Marine Wind

9 mph

210° · 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: 5.0 kts

In 75282h 58m Slack at 1:01 AM

Flood Current (35° NE toward Long Island Sound)
24-Hour Velocity Curve · Hell Gate
+ Flood (NE) − Ebb (SW)
-4-20+2+4Slack 0 kts12 AM4 AM8 AM12 PM4 PM8 PM12 AMSlack 1:01 AMSlack 7:37 AMSlack 1:34 PMSlack 7:55 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 AM5.6ft (High)-0.5ft (Low)4.7ft (High)0.1ft (Low)

Promenade Seawall Clearance

Promenade Splashover Risk

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

Est. Peak: 6.2 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

20350511

Spring Tide
High Tide 12:56 AM 5.6 ft
Low Tide 7:05 AM -0.5 ft
High Tide 1:31 PM 4.7 ft
Low Tide 7:22 PM 0.1 ft
Waxing

Saturday

20350512

Spring Tide
High Tide 1:50 AM 5.4 ft
Low Tide 8:01 AM -0.3 ft
High Tide 2:25 PM 4.7 ft
Low Tide 8:21 PM 0.3 ft
Waxing

Sunday

20350513

Spring Tide
High Tide 2:45 AM 5.2 ft
Low Tide 8:59 AM -0.2 ft
High Tide 3:21 PM 4.7 ft
Low Tide 9:22 PM 0.5 ft
First Quarter

Monday

20350514

Normal Tide
High Tide 3:41 AM 4.9 ft
Low Tide 9:57 AM -0.0 ft
High Tide 4:19 PM 4.6 ft
Low Tide 10:23 PM 0.6 ft
First Quarter

Tuesday

20350515

Normal Tide
High Tide 4:41 AM 4.7 ft
Low Tide 10:53 AM 0.1 ft
High Tide 5:21 PM 4.7 ft
Low Tide 11:23 PM 0.6 ft
First Quarter

Wednesday

20350516

Normal Tide
High Tide 5:43 AM 4.5 ft
Low Tide 11:47 AM 0.2 ft
High Tide 6:19 PM 4.8 ft
First Quarter

Thursday

20350517

Normal Tide
Low Tide 12:19 AM 0.5 ft
High Tide 6:40 AM 4.4 ft
Low Tide 12:38 PM 0.3 ft
High Tide 7:11 PM 4.9 ft
Waxing