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New YorkNOAA 8518945

Poughkeepsie Tides & Coastal Conditions

Official tide predictions, weather observations and forecasts, marine-grid context, astronomy, and jurisdiction-specific rules for this NOAA station.

Partial official dataUpdated 12:13 AM EDT

Current Conditions

Tide predictions are relative to MLLW. NWS point and marine-grid forecasts can differ at exposed shorelines.

Derived tide now
3.3ft
falling · Between official extrema · Station 8518945
Next low tide
5:57 AM
Thu, Sep 240.4 ft
Next high tide
11:51 AM
Thu, Sep 243.3 ft
Current Weather
46°F

Clear

Observed

NE 5 mph

Observed
Tide Forecast
NOAA Poughkeepsie · Station 8518945 · MLLW datum · local time
Subordinate station · NOAA reference station 8518750
currentDerived continuous curve
NOAA provides official high/low predictions for this subordinate station. The dashed curve and tide-now height are bounded half-cosine estimates between adjacent official extrema; no values are extrapolated beyond them.
-1 ft0.5 ft2 ft3.5 ft5 ft0.4 ft3.3 ft0.5 ft3.6 ft0.2 ft3.5 ft0.3 ft3.6 ftWed, Sep 2311:53 PMThu, Sep 2411:51 AMThu, Sep 2411:47 PMFri, Sep 2511:42 AMFri, Sep 2511:37 PM
Dots are official NOAA high/low predictions. The dashed line is a bounded half-cosine estimate between adjacent extrema; it is not an official six-minute NOAA prediction and is never extrapolated beyond those points. Times are shown in the place's local timezone.

Weather, Light & Marine

Conditions that affect shoreline access, small craft, fishing and surf.

Air

Temperature46°FObserved

Humidity93%Observed

Pressure1033 mbObserved

Wind

SustainedNE 5 mphObserved

Gusts12 mphModel

Rain chance0%Model

Marine

Wave heightUnavailable

DirectionUnavailable

WaterUnavailable
Sun & Moon

Sunrise6:45 AM

Sunset6:49 PM

MoonWaxing Gibbous

Hourly Forecast
Model
National Weather Service point forecast when the live feed is available.
Local date & timeConditionsTempWindGustsRain
Thu, Sep 24, 202612:00 AMClear49°FN 5 mph12 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 20261:00 AMClear48°FN 5 mph12 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 20262:00 AMClear47°FN 5 mph13 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 20263:00 AMClear46°FN 6 mph15 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 20264:00 AMClear45°FN 7 mph16 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 20265:00 AMClear45°FN 8 mph18 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 20266:00 AMSunny43°FN 8 mph18 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 20267:00 AMSunny44°FN 8 mph18 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 20268:00 AMSunny46°FN 8 mph18 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 20269:00 AMSunny50°FN 9 mph20 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 202610:00 AMSunny56°FNE 9 mph20 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 202611:00 AMSunny60°FNE 10 mph17 mph0%

Fishing, Crabbing & Surfing Analysis

These scores use the available tide, wind, and marine data. They do not predict catches, report local activity, or replace safety notices.

76/100 · Good
Fishing
Environmental planning guidance, not a catch guarantee.

Best planning window

2 hours around the next tide change

  • Manageable wind5 mph sustained wind
  • Mostly dry0% precipitation chance
  • Falling tideConditions vary by species and shoreline structure
83/100 · Very good
Crabbing
Conditions are secondary to seasons, closures and safety.

Best planning window

Near slack water, if the marine area is open

  • Regulations requiredConfirm the marine area is open before setting gear
  • Calm surface5 mph wind favors safer gear handling
  • Moderate tidal exchange2.8 ft range in the next cycle

Sources And Confidence

Not for navigation. Conditions can change faster than source update intervals. Always check local warnings, closures and on-site conditions.