Montauk Tide Times & Tide Chart
High and low tide predictions for Montauk, Mid-Atlantic (NOAA station 8510560). Heights are in feet relative to Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) — negative values are minus tides, the best for tidepooling.
Plan a visit — find your tide window →Upcoming tides
Sunday, September 27
| 3:55 AM | Low tide | 0.19 ft |
| 9:55 AM | High tide | 2.83 ft |
| 4:36 PM | Low tide | 0.05 ft |
| 10:11 PM | High tide | 2.32 ft |
Monday, September 28
| 4:33 AM | Low tide | 0.21 ft |
| 10:35 AM | High tide | 2.92 ft |
| 5:24 PM | Low tide | 0.03 ft |
| 10:53 PM | High tide | 2.23 ft |
Tuesday, September 29
| 5:13 AM | Low tide | 0.26 ft |
| 11:19 AM | High tide | 2.94 ft |
| 6:16 PM | Low tide | 0.07 ft |
| 11:39 PM | High tide | 2.13 ft |
Wednesday, September 30
| 6:00 AM | Low tide | 0.34 ft |
| 12:09 PM | High tide | 2.89 ft |
| 7:14 PM | Low tide | 0.15 ft |
Thursday, October 1
| 12:32 AM | High tide | 2.03 ft |
| 6:57 AM | Low tide | 0.44 ft |
| 1:08 PM | High tide | 2.79 ft |
| 8:15 PM | Low tide | 0.23 ft |
Astronomical predictions from NOAA CO-OPS; actual levels vary with weather and swell.
Tidepooling near Montauk
- Montauk Point State Park — Boulder fields below the lighthouse hold Long Island's only real tidepools.
- Shadmoor / Ditch Plains rocks — Scattered boulder pools at low tide along the moorland bluffs.
What to look for
Forbes' sea stars, green crabs and Asian shore crabs, periwinkles, blue mussels, hermit crabs, northern rock barnacles.
Best time of year
Two low tides a day year-round; the biggest lows come with the new and full moon. June through September brings warm rocks, clear water, and the most life in the pools.
Conditions and access change — check the park's official page and local hazard advisories before you go, and confirm the tide on the day. New to tidepools? Read how to go tidepooling safely.