Albany Tide Charts & Fishing
Friday, November 13 · NOAA station 8518995 (Albany)
Tides live · forecast as of 9:49 AM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
2.3 ft
▼ Falling · 0.9 ft/hr
Next high
6:31 PM
5.3 ft · in 8h 41m
Next low
1:01 PM
0.8 ft · in 3h 11m
Wind
9 mph N
Light breeze · gusts 22
Fishing score
81 /100
Excellent
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 1:31 AM | 0.5 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 6:54 AM | 4.3 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 1:01 PM | 0.8 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 6:31 PM | 5.3 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 2:13 AM | 0.6 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 7:42 AM | 4.2 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 1:36 PM | 0.8 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 7:04 PM | 5.2 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Albany
Today in Albany, high tide arrives at 6:54 AM (4.3 ft) and again at 6:31 PM (5.3 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 1:31 AM (0.5 ft) and again at 1:01 PM (0.8 ft). That's a 4.8-foot swing — a solid mid-size swing with reliable current on each side of the extremes.
The sun rises at 6:44 AM and sets at 4:34 PM, under a waxing crescent (15% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a low tide at 2:13 AM (0.6 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
73/ 100
Best windows today
- 8:00 AM – 10:00 AMVery Good
- 2:30 PM – 4:30 PMExcellent
strong incoming tide · dusk bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:44 AM
- Sunset
- 4:34 PM
Waxing Crescent
15% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
34°F
Overcast
- Wind
- 9 mph Ngusts 22
- Waves
- —
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
40° / 33°
Excellent
Best: 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Sat, Nov 14
43° / 35°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Sun, Nov 15
44° / 37°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Mon, Nov 16
49° / 37°
Excellent
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Tue, Nov 17
51° / 35°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Wed, Nov 18
54° / 37°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Thu, Nov 19
55° / 39°
Excellent
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Albany
High and low tide times and heights for the next seven days, with sunrise (↑) and sunset (↓). Heights are relative to MLLW. NOAA predictions for station 8518995; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 6:44 AM↓ 4:34 PM |
| TomorrowSat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 6:45 AM↓ 4:33 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 6:46 AM↓ 4:32 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 6:47 AM↓ 4:31 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 6:49 AM↓ 4:30 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 6:50 AM↓ 4:29 PM |
| Thu, Nov 19 |
| ↑ 6:51 AM↓ 4:28 PM |
What's Biting at Albany
Activity ratings reflect typical feeding seasons — not legal seasons. Regulations, closures, and size/bag limits change; always check current NYSDEC saltwater regulations before keeping any fish.
Striped Bass (Atlantic)
Morone saxatilis
Season: Spring and fall migrations; summer in New England (check regs)
Baits: Live or chunk bunker (menhaden), Clams, Live eels
Stripers feed where moving water pushes bait against structure: inlet mouths, jetty tips, bridge shadows, rips and points. Fish the stronger part of the tide, and dawn, dusk and night, especially in summer. Chunks or clams on the bottom from the beach, eels or swimbaits at night along rocks. Circle hooks on bait; release fish carefully, most of the catch goes back.
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Albany Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Albany today?
High tide in Albany today is at 6:54 AM (4.3 ft) and again at 6:31 PM (5.3 ft), measured at NOAA station 8518995 (Albany).
›What time is low tide in Albany today?
Low tide in Albany today is at 1:31 AM (0.5 ft) and again at 1:01 PM (0.8 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Albany today?
Today's best fishing window at Albany is 2:30 PM–4:30 PM (rated Excellent, 90/100), driven by strong incoming tide, dusk bite window, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Albany in November?
In November, the most active species at Albany are Striped Bass (Atlantic). See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›How accurate is this Albany tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8518995 (Albany) and are the same data used in official tide tables. Actual water levels can vary with storms and barometric pressure, so treat predictions as planning guidance, not navigation data.
About Albany
NOAA maintains tide predictions for Albany as part of its hudson-river station network. This page tracks station 8518995 (Albany) live: today's highs and lows, the week ahead, sun and moon, and the conditions that decide whether it's worth wetting a line — all in one view.