West Fire Island Tide Charts & Fishing
Friday, November 13 · NOAA station 8514961 (West Fire Island)sample data — live feed unavailable
Tides live · forecast as of 9:51 AM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
2.5 ft
▲ Rising · 1.1 ft/hr
Next high
1:10 PM
4.8 ft · in 3h 19m
Next low
7:20 PM
1.3 ft · in 9h 29m
Wind
22 mph NNE
Strong breeze · gusts 28
Fishing score
71 /100
Very Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 12:10 AM | 4.6 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 6:40 AM | 0.3 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 1:10 PM | 4.8 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 7:20 PM | 1.3 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 1:10 AM | 4.3 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 7:20 AM | 0.6 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 1:50 PM | 5.1 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 8:20 PM | 1.0 ft |
Today's Tide Times in West Fire Island
Today in West Fire Island, high tide arrives at 12:10 AM (4.6 ft) and again at 1:10 PM (4.8 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 6:40 AM (0.3 ft) and again at 7:20 PM (1.3 ft). That's a 4.4-foot swing — a solid mid-size swing with reliable current on each side of the extremes.
The sun rises at 6:37 AM and sets at 4:36 PM, under a waxing crescent (15% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a high tide at 1:10 AM (4.3 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
69/ 100
Best windows today
- 8:00 AM – 10:00 AMVery Good
- 3:30 PM – 5:30 PMVery Good
strong outgoing tide · dusk bite window
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:37 AM
- Sunset
- 4:36 PM
Waxing Crescent
15% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
44°F
Drizzle
- Wind
- 22 mph NNEgusts 28
- Waves
- 6.0 ft @ 6s
- Water temp
- 59°F
Strong breeze — Tough — sheltered water only
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
51° / 43°
Very Good
Best: 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Sat, Nov 14
46° / 41°
Very Good
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Sun, Nov 15
49° / 42°
Excellent
Best: 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Mon, Nov 16
51° / 42°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Tue, Nov 17
53° / 42°
Excellent
Best: 12:00 PM–2:00 PM
Wed, Nov 18
56° / 44°
Excellent
Best: 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
Thu, Nov 19
59° / 47°
Excellent
Best: 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
7-Day Tide Table for West Fire Island
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 8514961; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 6:37 AM↓ 4:36 PM |
| TomorrowSat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 6:38 AM↓ 4:35 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 6:39 AM↓ 4:34 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 6:40 AM↓ 4:34 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 6:41 AM↓ 4:33 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 6:43 AM↓ 4:32 PM |
| Thu, Nov 19 |
| ↑ 6:44 AM↓ 4:31 PM |
What's Biting at West Fire Island
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.
Bluefish
Pomatomus saltatrix
Season: Spring and fall runs along the beach; summer offshore
Baits: Cut menhaden, Metal spoons and jigs, Topwater plugs
When blues are blitzing bait in the surf you will see birds working and bait spraying; throw a metal or a popper into it. Wire or heavy mono leader, because they bite through everything else and through each other. Bleed and ice them immediately if you plan to eat them.
Weakfish (Gray Trout)
Cynoscion regalis
Season: Spring and fall; numbers are low in most years (check regs)
Baits: Soft-plastic shad on a jig head, Peeler crab, Squid strips
Fish bays, inlets and channel edges, dusk and night especially, with a jig or bait worked slowly near the bottom. Weakfish get their name from a soft mouth, so a light drag and a net help.
Black Sea Bass
Centropristis striata
Season: Late spring through fall (check regs)
Baits: Squid, Clams, Small jigs
A structure fish: rocks, wrecks, reefs, jetties and pilings. Drop a high-low rig or a small jig straight down and keep it just off the bottom. Bigger fish sit deeper; inshore jetties and piers hold plenty of smaller ones.
Summer Flounder (Fluke)
Paralichthys dentatus
Season: Late spring through early fall (check regs)
Baits: Squid strips, Live killifish (minnows), Gulp! swimming mullet
Drift or slowly retrieve a bait along sandy and gravel bottom near channel edges, inlets and drop-offs. Moving water is everything: fluke face into the current and ambush bait, so a slack tide usually means a slow bite. Bounce the bottom and give a second before setting the hook.
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Terminal Tackle
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Line & Leader
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West Fire Island Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in West Fire Island today?
High tide in West Fire Island today is at 12:10 AM (4.6 ft) and again at 1:10 PM (4.8 ft), measured at NOAA station 8514961 (West Fire Island).
›What time is low tide in West Fire Island today?
Low tide in West Fire Island today is at 6:40 AM (0.3 ft) and again at 7:20 PM (1.3 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in West Fire Island today?
Today's best fishing window at West Fire Island is 3:30 PM–5:30 PM (rated Very Good, 77/100), driven by strong outgoing tide, dusk bite window. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in West Fire Island in November?
In November, the most active species at West Fire Island are Striped Bass (Atlantic), Bluefish. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Babylon?
Yes — West Fire Island (NOAA station 8514961) is the closest official tide prediction station to Babylon, New York, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Babylon plan around.
›How accurate is this West Fire Island tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8514961 (West Fire Island) 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 West Fire Island
This is the live tide dashboard for West Fire Island, built on NOAA station 8514961 (West Fire Island) on the south-shore. Tide predictions update continuously, and the fishing score blends the tide swing with weather, light, and moon phase to point you at the best windows of the day. West Fire Island is the closest NOAA tide station to Babylon, New York — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Babylon, these are the tide predictions to plan around.